Boiled Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. whole milk
1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla or dash of nutmeg

Preparation

Combine milk and sugar; scald over hot water.
Beat eggs well. Add a bit of hot milk mixture; blend well.
Return to double boiler and cook over low heat until mixture coats.
Remove.
Add vanilla or nutmeg.