12870 Canadian Bacon Maple Custard Makes 4 to 6 servings Wed Aug 06 08:01:21 -0700 2008 Wed Feb 04 06:30:22 -0800 2009 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/12870 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:30:22 GMT I think the combination of Canadian bacon and maple syrup is nothing less than amazing, and you simply can't ask for a more unusual, satisfying dessert after a hearty meal than this easy custard, which can remain in the refrigerator till serving time. I do advise that you go easy on the nutmeg, and that you test the baked custard with a knife after about 30 minutes to make sure it's just set and not overcooked.

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  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • In a skillet, heat the butter over moderate heat, add the bacon, stir till browned lightly, about 5 minutes, and drain on paper towels.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except the nutmeg and whisk till the mixture is thoroughly blended. Stir in the bacon and pour the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish. Place the dish in a large, shallow baking pan, add enough warm water to the pan to come up 1 inch around the dish, sprinkle with nutmeg, and bake, uncovered, till the custard is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the custard from the water bath and cool on a rack to room temperature. Chill briefly before serving.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com James Villas 50 Main 1 tablespoon butter

    ]]>     2 ounces (2 to 3 slices) Canadian bacon, finely chopped

    ]]>     3 large eggs

    ]]>     2 cups half-and-half

    ]]>     ¼ cup maple syrup

    ]]>     3 tablespoons sugar

    ]]>     ¼ teaspoon salt

    ]]>     ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    ]]>     Ground nutmeg to taste

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