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Caramel Custard Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Caramel Custard is a classic, smooth and creamy dessert featuring a silky baked custard base topped with a rich, golden caramel sauce. This timeless treat delights with its delicate texture and perfectly balanced sweet caramel flavor, making it a favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

Caramel

  • 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)

Custard

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for the gentle baking of the custard.
  2. Make Caramel: Heat 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it melts evenly and turns a golden caramel color. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
  3. Pour Caramel: Immediately pour the hot caramel into the bottom of a baking dish or distribute evenly into individual ramekins. Set aside to let it harden slightly.
  4. Prepare Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and slightly pale, ensuring the sugar is well dissolved.
  5. Add Warm Milk: Warm the milk gently until it’s lukewarm. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture to temper the eggs and create a smooth custard base.
  6. Add Flavoring: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the custard with its classic aromatic sweetness.
  7. Combine and Pour: Pour the prepared custard mixture carefully over the set caramel in the baking dish or ramekins.
  8. Set Up Water Bath: Place the baking dish or ramekins inside a larger pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the custard containers to create a water bath that ensures gentle, even cooking.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the custard is just set but still slightly wobbly in the center for a smooth texture.
  10. Cool and Refrigerate: Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and fully set before serving.

Notes

  • Run a knife carefully around the edge of the custard before inverting onto plates to loosen it without breaking.
  • Avoid overbaking to keep the custard smooth and creamy rather than rubbery.
  • This dessert is best served chilled for optimal taste and texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Classic

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