Lemon Custards - sugar

Method

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Place 4 custard cups in medium baking pan.
• Whisk together sugar, egg yolks and lemon rind in a large bowl.
• Whisk in cream, lemon juice and nutmeg.
• Divide equally among cups.
• Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups.
• Bake with rack positioned in center of oven until custard is set around edges, but still moves slightly in center when gently shaken, about 55 minutes.
• Transfer cups to rack and cool slightly.
• Cover and chill until cold for at least 8 hours.
• Serve topped with whipped cream.