Baked Custard

This recipe is from the Lion House cookbook. I have not personally made it, but everything else I have made from the cookbook has been great. Here ya go!

BAKED CUSTARD

4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup table cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
Nutmeg (optional)

Beat eggs; add milk, cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Strain into individual custard cups set into a pan of hot water. Sprinkle nutmeg on custard, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes. Custard is cooked when knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove from water to cool. Chill and serve in cups. (Custard may be baked in a 1 1/2 - or 1 - quart casserole instead of in individual cups.) Makes 6 to 8 servings.