Ingredients: 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp of vanilla
2 cups milk
2 tbsp rum - optional
4-6 oz. custard cups or 6-4 oz. cups
Instructions: In small frying pan over low heat, melt sugar (1/2C). Shake pan as sugar liquifies. Divide melted sugar in custard cups. Set cups in baking pan. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and rum. Scald mild and add to egg mixture. Divide egg-milk mixture in custard cups. Pour boiling water in baking pan to a depth of 1". Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until center is done. Remove from water, cool at room temperature and refrigerate. Will keep for two days. To serve, run knife between custard and dish, then invert on serving dish. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.
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