Diabetic Baked Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. skim milk
2 large eggs, beaten slightly
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Scald milk in double boiler or (I use microwave).
Blend together eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla.
Add hot milk gradually, stirring to mix well.
Pour into 4 (6-ounce) individual custard cups.
Sprinkle surface with nutmeg.
Set cups in a deep pan; pour hot water around cup to come to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife tip inserted in center of custard comes out clean.
Remove from heat and water pan.
Chill several hours before serving.
Yields 4 servings (1/2 cup each).
One serving food exchange:
one low-fat milk.