Ingredients

2 cups Milk

1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

5 tbsp Sugar

3 Eggs

1 tbsp Water

Method

Scald milk and then add the vanilla extract.

In mixing bowl, beat together eggs and 2 1/2 tbsp sugar for 1 minute.

Stir in boiling milk, beating constantly until well blended.

Meanwhile, in small heavy saucepan cook remaining sugar with water, stirring constantly, until sugar is slightly browned.

Pour a little of browned sugar from pan in each of 4 custard cups.

Fill cups with milk mixture.

Place cups in pan containing hot water and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes until custard is well set.

Cool before serving.

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