Traditional Milk Caramel Custard

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. Pour custard over caramel.
4. 4 Place dish in a pan of hot water. Bake at 300°F for 45 minutes until set.
5. 5 Cool completely, then invert onto a serving dish.