BAKED CUSTARD

2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
few grains salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (moderate).

Mix all ingredients together in a 1-quart bowl. Pour into 4 custard cups. Set cups in a shallow pan holding 1 inch of hot water.

Bake 45 minutes, or until knife inserted near edge of custard comes out clean. Cool.

VARIATION:

BAKED CUSTARD WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
Divide 4 tablespoons Brown Sugar among the 4 custard cups. Press sugar lightly on bottom. Pour custard mixture carefully over brown sugar. Bake as directed above. Cool. Loosen edges with knife. Unmold.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Plain and Fancy Recipes from Pet Milk Company, 1963

Category:  Desserts, Puddings, Gelatin
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