Italian Custard Dessert

2 cups milk
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3/4 cup sugar, granulated white
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla
2 eggs
4 egg yolks
Whipped cream to top it

In a small heavy frypan, heat (carmelize) the 3/4 cup sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, 'til melted and golden brown. Immediately pour about 3 tablespoons of the syrup into a deep 8 and 1/4 inch round making dish to coat bottom; set aside. Into remaining carmelized syrup, stir in the milk, remaining sugar, and the salt. Heat and stir, until sugar is disolved. remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Combine eggs and egg yolks, beating slightly to combine. Gradually stir in milk mixture, until well blended. Pour into prepared baking dish. Set dish into 13 inch by 9 inch by 2 inch baking pan, on oven rack. Pour hot water around baking dish to depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes, or until knife comes out clean. Cool, then refrigerate. Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

Submitted by Ida Nelson.

Recipe submitted in 1984.


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