Baked Vanilla Custard With Caramel

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups milk
• 6 tablespoons sugar (for caramel)

Method

1. 1 Beat eggs, 6 tablespoons sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
2. 2 Scald milk, then slowly pour into egg mixture while stirring constantly.
3. 3 Melt 6 tablespoons sugar in a baking dish until brown (no water).
4. 4 Pour custard into caramelized dish. Place in a pan of hot water.
5. 5 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for 45+ minutes until set. Do not boil water.
6. 6 Cool completely, then invert onto a serving dish.