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Baked Custard

3 cups (750 ml) milk 4 eggs 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cinnamon A dash of salt A grating of fresh nutmeg

Combine all the ingredients except the nutmeg in a mixing bowl and stir with a whisk just until combined. Vigorous or prolonged mixing will cause air bubbles to form in the custard. Pour the mixture into a baking dish or individual custard cups and top each with a grating of fresh nutmeg. Bake in a preheated 300F (150C) for about one hour, until a knife inserted in the center comes our clean. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serves 6.