Vanilla Custard Cups

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Crack the egg into a medium bowl and whisk it together until well blended.

Add the milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and ground nutmeg to the bowl and whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Divide the custard mixture evenly among four ramekins or custard cups.

Place the custard cups in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups, creating a water bath.

Carefully transfer the water bath to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center when gently shaken.

Remove the custard cups from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving warm or chilled.