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Caramel Custard Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour (plus 3 hours chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free

Description

Caramel Custard is a silky, creamy dessert featuring a smooth vanilla-infused custard topped with a rich golden caramel sauce. This classic homemade treat is simple, elegant, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

For the caramel:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

For the custard:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the custard.
  2. Make caramel: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color, then immediately pour the caramel into individual ramekins or a baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
  3. Warm milk: Warm the milk in a saucepan until it is steaming but not boiling to avoid curdling.
  4. Mix eggs and sugar: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  5. Combine milk and eggs: Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs and create a smooth custard base.
  6. Strain mixture: Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a silky smooth texture free of lumps.
  7. Prepare for baking: Pour the custard over the caramel layer in the ramekins.
  8. Set up water bath: Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish and add hot water halfway up their sides to create a gentle cooking environment.
  9. Bake custard: Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the custard is just set with a slight wobble in the center, indicating it is perfectly cooked.
  10. Cool and chill: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to fully set the custard.
  11. Serve: Run a knife around the edges of each ramekin and carefully invert onto serving plates to release the caramel custard.

Notes

  • Avoid overheating the milk to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth custard.
  • Straining the custard mixture helps create a silky texture by removing any cooked egg bits.
  • Allow the custard to chill thoroughly before unmolding to maintain its shape.
  • Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Custards
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/caramel-custard-recipe/