My mother made a custard like this one, only for more servings. She did not use any other flavorings. It was basically her go to custard for vanilla ice cream except it had one or two more eggs and no thickening agents. A flan is this same basic recipe except it has the caramelized sugar syrup poured into the custard cup before adding the egg custard to it. I used to make it, but it is just me now, so I don't make it just for me very often.
Originally Posted by
QuiltE
Here's my recipe ....
Baked Maple Custard
Pour in bottom of each custard dish
1 tbsp. maple syrup
Whisk together and pour over maple syrup
2 eggs
¼ cup sugar
1¼ cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Set cups in baking pan with boiling water to within and inch of top of cups.
Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until knife inserted comes clean.
Cool and Chill.
At serving run knife around edge of each cup and invert on dessert plate.
Yield: 4 servings
NOTES:
1. Instead of maple syrup, I often put in some fresh blueberries, strawberries or raspberries.
2. Why wait until it is chilled to eat? Delicious while still warm. Some fresh fruit along with the original recipe makes for a nice dessert.
Bon Appetit!