Baked Vanilla Custard Puddings

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 pint milk
• few drops vanilla, almond, or lemon extract
• butter for greasing
• sugar and cream for serving
• strips of Canton ginger (optional)

Method

1. 1 Beat 2 eggs with 1 teaspoon sugar thoroughly but do not froth.
2. 2 Slowly add 1/2 pint milk and a few drops of flavoring essence.
3. 3 Pour mixture into a buttered mold or individual molds.
4. 4 Place molds in a pan of hot water and bake until firm.
5. 5 Chill thoroughly, then turn out onto a serving dish.
6. 6 Serve with sugar and cream; garnish with ginger strips if desired.