Beat eggs slightly with a fork. Stir in sugar, salt and vanilla. Add a little of the hot milk to the egg mixture and stir; add remaining milk and mix well. Strain. Pour into 1 quart mold or 8 individual molds; sprinkle top with nutmeg. Set mold or molds in a pan containing about one inch of hot water. Bake at 350°F 50 - 60 minutes or until firm. To test: run a sharp knife through center, if knife comes out clean, then custard is done. Serve as is, or unmold to serving dishes. Yield: 8 servings