1 cup milk
1 cup half and half
3 eggs yolk slightly beaten
2 eggs slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar *
Scald milk and cream over low heat. In a bowl beat egg yolks and eggs with the first 1/2 cup sugar, slowly stir in the scalded milk and cream. Stir in vanilla. Set aside.
In a heavy skillet stir the second 1/2 cup sugar* over low heat until melted. When golden brown remove from heat. Pour the melted sugar into a 1-quart casserole. Set casserole in a shallow baking dish and pour hot water around casserole to the depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325° until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Chill.
To serve-loosen custard around edges with a knife, then unmold on a serving platter.