Simple Custard Recipe

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 eggs plus 2 yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Freshly grated or ground nutmeg

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
3. Heat the milk and bring to a slow simmer. Remove from heat and slowly pour the egg mixture into the milk.
4. Strain the mixture into 4 custard cups, then place the cups in a pan filled with hot water.
5. Dust with nutmeg.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes, then let cool for several hours before serving.

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