- Electric Mixer: Essential for mixing eggs and sugar smoothly without lumps. Example: Hamilton Beach Handheld Egg Beater
- Saucepan with Lid: Used to heat milk, cream, or water while making the custard base. Example: Cuisinart 8-Inch Electric Steamer Pan
- Whisk: For combining ingredients thoroughly and incorporating air (optional if using an electric mixer). Example: KitchenAid Stand Mixer Whisk Set
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To accurately measure the liquid, sugar, and other ingredients. Example: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set with 1-Cup / 250ml | 1-Tbsp/Teaspoon
- Fine Mesh Strainer: To strain the mixture if needed to remove lumps or seeds, ensuring a smooth custard. Example: OXO Good Grips Flexible Cutting Board with Stainless Steel Fine-Mesh Sieve and Lemon Reamer
- Silicone Spatula: To mix the ingredients gently without scratching surfaces or overmixing once combined. Example: KitchenAid Silicone Spatulas Set, 3 Pieces (Yellow)
- Double Boiler (or heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water): For gentle heating to avoid curdling the eggs. Example: Cuisinart Stainless Steel Handhited Heavy Duty Bain Marie Saucepan Set
- Electric Kitchen Scale (optional): For precise ingredient measurement, especially useful for those following recipes by weight rather than volume. Example: OXO Good Grips Digital 250g Precision-Dial Food Scale
2 cups whole milk
2 eggs (preferably free-range)
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Freshly grated or ground nutmeg
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