Unlike its cousins, creme brûlée and flan, this custard is very soft and delicate with a lighter texture. The plump raisins are a sweet surprise at the bottom of the cup. If you can resist eating it all as it comes out of the oven, it is actually even better served cold.
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar (scant)
1 tsp. of vanilla
Raisins (optional)
Place ramekins/cups in a pan which can be used as a bain-marie (water bath). Place baking dish on the oven rack and then fill dish with enough hot water to keep the bottoms of your custard cups wet (approximately 1 inch). Bake on middle rack for 1 hour. Remove from bain-marie to cool. If you plan to refrigerate, cover lightly with plastic wrap.