Microwaved ' Baked' Egg Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups milk
3 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
nutmeg

Preparation

In a microwave safe jug heat the milk for 3 minutes on high.
In a bowl beat the eggs,sugar and vanilla together then whisk into the milk.
Stirring all the time strain this mix into a 2L microwave (20cm round) dish and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Cook on 1/2 (50%)power for 4 minutes. Stir and then cook on 1/2(50%) power for another 5 minutes.
Stand 5 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature on its own or with fruit and whipped cream.
Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
NOTE: This is for a 700w microwave. See my introduction above if using a 1200wt microwave.