Baked Custard

Ingredients

• 3 beaten eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Ground nutmeg or cinnamon optional - Grandmom used nutmeg

Directions

• Combine eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla.
• Beat till well combined not foamy.
• Place 6 ounce custard cups or one 3 1/2 cup souffle dish in an 8X8X2 inch baking dish on an over rack.
• Pour mixture into custard cups or dish.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon.
• Pour boiling water into baking dish to a depth of 1 inch.
• Bake at 325 for 30-45 minutes for custard cups (50-60 minutes for dish) or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Serve warm or chilled.
• If desired loosed with a knife and invert onto a dish.