Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Step 2

Mix the hot water with the condensed milk in a metal or glass bowl.

Step 3

Beat the eggs until fluffy and light.

Step 4

Add a little of the milk mixture to the eggs and mix in.

Step 5

Add the remaining milk mixture.

Step 6

Stir in the salt and vanilla.

Step 7

Divide the mixture between 8 greased individual ramekins.

Step 8

Put the ramekins on a baking dish with high sides and add a half-inch of water.

Step 9

Bake for an hour or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the baked custard cool for an hour, then sprinkle nutmeg on top before serving.