Baked egg custard
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This classic dessert is a delicious mood-booster - for everyday eating, use lower-fat alternatives like skimmed milk.
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Prep time: 10 mins
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Cooking time: 1 hr
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Serves: 2
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Skill level: Easy peasy
Ingredients
- 450ml (3/4 pint) milk
- Few drops vanilla essence
- 40g (1 ½ oz) caster sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- A little grated nutmeg
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas mark 4.
- Heat the milk, vanilla essence and sugar in a small pan until nearly boiling, then pour the mixture over the beaten egg, stirring continuously.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a 600ml (1 pint) ovenproof dish.
- Sprinkle over a little nutmeg, then bake for 50-60 mins until set.
- Serve with stewed or tinned fruit.
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Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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