Soft Boiled Custard

1. 1

   Combine milk and whipping cream in top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until milk mixture is warm. Combine eggs and sugar in a small mixing bowl; beat well.

2. 2

   Gradually stir one-fourth of hot milk mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring well. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly with a metal spoon, until mixture begins to thicken and coats the spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature; chill.

3. 3

   Pour custard into chilled cups, and sprinkle with nutmeg.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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