Goat Cheese Custard

• whole milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half↗1⁄2 cup
• onion, chopped↗1⁄4
• garlic cloves, smashed↗2
• bay leaf↗1
• sprig thyme↗1
• goat cheese↗6 ounces
• large eggs↗2
• large egg yolks↗2
• salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine milk, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbles start to form around the edges of the pan.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, add goat cheese and stir until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes, then strain into a glass measuring cup. Discard solids.

4. 4

   Whisk eggs and yolks in a bowl. Add the goat cheese mixture and season with salt. Spray a 4 cup ceramic baking dish or 6-4 oz. ramekins. Pour goat cheese mixture into each dish.

5. 5

   Place in a large roasting pan. Fill roasting pan with boiling water reaching half way up the sides of the dishes. Carefully transfer to oven.

6. 6

   Bake 30-40 minutes, until center is set but still wobbly (watch closely it will be much closer to 30 minutes for the ramekins).

7. 7

   Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm.