Rich Baked Custard

From Mom's notebooks

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  quart  whole milk, warmed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Combine all ingredients thoroughly, being careful to avoid incorporating too much air.
3. Divide custard between 6 ramekins. Place ramekins in a roasting pan. Place roasting pan on oven rack; pour hot water around ramekins until 1" deep. Slide rack into oven.
4. Bake 45 min, or until custards are set, but the center still jiggles slightly, and the tip of a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center.
5. Serve warm or cold.