Mix 1/4 cup soymilk with the arrowroot powder. Set aside. Put remaining milk in a saucepan. Bring it to boil over medium low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in arrowroot mixture, extract and sugar.
Pour into greased custard cups. Put cups into a deep baking pan. Pour hot water halfway up the sides of the cups. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes, or until set. Sprinkle with cinnamon and/or nutmeg.
Possible Additions:
1/2 cup cooked rice (or other plain grain).
1/4 cup almonds, raisins etc
2 T cocoa powder (or to taste)