Baked Custard

Ingredients

• 200 gEgg
• 120 gSugar
• 1.5 gSalt
• 5 gVanilla extract
• 946 mlMilk
• 10 gButter

Instructions

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   Preparation

   • Beat the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla extract together until uniform.
   • Scald the milk (heat to nearly boiling).
   • Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture while stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
   • Strain the mixture into a greased baking dish or several small greased ovenproof molds.
   • Place the dish or molds into a larger pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 150–160 °C (300–325 °F) for 30–40 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove carefully from the water bath and let cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled.