?Baked custard is a classic dessert that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Custard is typically made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract, and is baked in a ramekin or pie dish. This recipe can be easily customized to your liking by adding different fruits, nuts, or spices to the mix.
Warm the milk to body temperature.
Beat the egg and sugar lightly together, and add the milk and vanilla essence.
Strain into a greased pie dish and grate a little nutmeg over the top.
Place the pie dish in a larger pan, and pour water in the pan up to halfway up the pie dish.
Bake in a very moderate oven for 40 minutes until set.