Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.

2. 2.Combine Ingredients

   In a bowl, crack 2 eggs. Add 200 ml of fresh milk or evaporated milk (full cream milk is recommended). Add 1 teaspoon of sugar.

3. 3.Mix and Sift

   Whisk the mixture very well until all ingredients are combined. Sift the entire mixture through a strainer into another bowl to ensure a smooth custard.

4. 4.Transfer to Ramekin

   Pour the sifted milk mixture into an oven-proof ramekin.

5. 5.Bake the Custard

   Bake the custard in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

6. 6.Caramelize Topping

   After baking, remove the custard from the oven. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the top of the custard. Return it to the oven and broil at 200°C (390°F) on the upper rack until the sugar melts and caramelizes, forming a golden-brown crust. This usually takes 1-3 minutes; monitor closely to prevent burning.

7. 7.Cool and Serve

   Allow the baked milky custard to cool down completely at room temperature, then chill it in the refrigerator. It is best served chilled.