Mexican Custard

Posted by FootsieBear at recipegoldmine.com 8/21/2001 4:02 pm

1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup water
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Assorted fruit toppings (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil until mixture becomes a light caramel color, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into greased 6 cup ring mold and quickly rotate mold so syrup coats the bottom evenly.

In medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, milk and spices; mix well. Pour egg mixture into mold.

Place mold in roasting pan filled with water 1 inch deep. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool to room temperature. Loosen edge of custard with spatula and invert onto serving dish. Spoon any remaining caramel on top of custard; garnish with fruit if desired.

Servings: 10