BASIC BAKED CUSTARD PIE FILLING

4 eggs                                     

2/3 c. sugar                             

¼ t salt                                    

1½ c milk, scalded            

1 c. light cream scalded

1 tsp vanilla

½ t. nutmeg

1 unbaked pie shell, chilled

Beat eggs slightly; then add remaining ingredients except nutmeg and pie shell.   Pour into chilled pie shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Bake at 400ºF for 25-35 minutes or til knife comes out clean when inserted in center of pie.    Cool 30 min. then chill til ready to serve.

VARIATIONS:

Coconut Custard:  Omit nutmeg and add 1 c flaked coconut to custard.  Sprinkle with a little coconut on top and bake.

Maple Nut Custard: Omit nutmeg.  Drizzle a little maple syrup over pie and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or almonds.