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Baked Custard Nutmeg
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Baked Custard Nutmeg

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Nutmeg-freckled baked custard, the quiet grandparent of all custard desserts. Cool and creamy, the kind of dessert that calms a big meal down. Lovely with a few berries or a thin biscuit on the side.

Prep 22 min Cook 11 min Serves 5 Medium

Ingredients

  • Salta pinch
  • Milk1 litre
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Vanilla Extract1 tsp
  • Egg Yolk2 cups, chopped
  • Nutmeg1/2 tsp, freshly grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set out all ingredients and the serving dishes first; the cooking itself moves quickly.

  2. 2

    Combine the milk, milk and sugar, stirring until dissolved, then take it off the heat.

  3. 3

    Beat the egg yolk and sugar together, then ease in the warm milk a little at a time.

  4. 4

    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

  5. 5

    Pour into dishes, chill at least four hours, and serve cold with sugar on top.

Chef's tip

Resting a custard or pudding overnight deepens the flavour and sets a cleaner slice.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Learn how to make Nan's baked nutmeg custard | Australia's Best Recipes · on YouTube