Memory of Beulah
Beulah was my neighbor across the street. She was already in her 80’s when I moved to town and started getting to know her as a dear friend. She was a kind & caring woman which explains why she became lovingly known to my son as ‘Grandma Beulah.’ So far, Beulah is the only person I’ve known to live past 100 years old. She was a college professor in her earlier years and a huge sports’ fan. And, Beulah made awesome baked custard!
Beulah’s Baked Custard – 6 servings
This simple-to-make dessert consists of only 6 ingredients. That’s how they did it in the ‘old days’ and that’s how it is healthiest to do now!
Ingredients:
2 Fresh eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk, lowfat or nonfat works fine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch nutmeg, to sprinkle on top
Combine eggs, sugar, and salt. Bring milk to scalding (not quite boiling) in a small pan on the stove over medium heat. Cool it slightly. Pour milk over egg mixture and stir. Add vanilla and stir. Pour into custard cups or a glass casserole dish. Sprinkle top with nutmeg. Place custard dish(es) into a pan with water up to about 1/2 inch deep. Bake about 30 minutes at 325 degrees until the mixture does not stick to a knife inserted into the center.
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