Basic Custard

60 min · Serves 4

Based on a recipe from Eating Right is Basic Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service Nutrition Education Program, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 1egg
• 29.6 mlsugar
• 1 cupskim milk
• 2½ mlvanilla extract (optional)

How to cook it

1. For the stovetop method, whisk the egg and sugar together in a saucepan.
2. Stir in the milk.
3. Set the saucepan inside a larger pan filled with 1 to 2 inches of boiling water.
4. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the foam vanishes and the custard coats the back of a spoon.
5. Take the pan off the heat, stir in the vanilla if using, then pour into individual bowls and chill in the fridge until set.
6. For the baked method, whisk the egg and sugar together in a baking dish.
7. Stir in the milk and vanilla until well combined.
8. Place the baking dish into a larger pan filled with hot water.
9. Bake at 350 °F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, being careful not to overcook.

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