Creme Caramel
Crème Caramel is a classic French dessert made with a smooth, creamy egg custard and a delicious golden caramel sauce. Prepared with simple ingredients like milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, this homemade dessert is gently baked in a water bath and chilled until perfectly set. With its silky texture, rich flavor, and beautiful caramel topping, Crème Caramel is an elegant and easy dessert perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or everyday sweet cravings.
Ingredients
For The Caramel
- - ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- - 2 tablespoons water
For The Custard
- 2 cups 480 ml whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: Add sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color.
- Pour the Caramel: Carefully pour the hot caramel into the bottom of individual ramekins or a round baking dish. Tilt gently to coat the bottom. Set aside to harden.
- Warm the Milk: Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from the heat.
- Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking gently.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps and create a smooth texture.
- Fill the Ramekins: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel.
- Prepare the Water Bath: Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (325°F) for approximately 35–45 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Run a thin knife around the edges of each custard. Place a serving plate over the ramekin and carefully turn it upside down to release the crème caramel with its golden caramel sauce.
- Enjoy your smooth, creamy, homemade Crème Caramel! 🍮