Baked Egg Custard

 Serves 4 

Ingredients

1 pint of fortified milk 
3 eggs 
1oz sugar 
Grated nutmeg (optional) 

Method

  • Heat the milk until almost boiling. 
  • Beat the eggs and sugar together and pour the hot milk slowly over them, stirring well. 
  • Pour into a greased 1 ½ pint baking dish and sprinkle nutmeg on the top. 
  • Stand the dish in a shallow pan of hot water and bake at 325°F (170°C, Reg 3) until set (30-40 minutes). 
  • The finely grated rind of an orange can be added to the custard mixture if liked. 

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