Creme Caramel Recipe 🍮
Description: Delight in the velvety sweetness of this classic Creme Caramel recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a dessert that’s both elegant and comforting, perfect for any occasion.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Kid Friendly, Kosher, Free Of…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Calories: 591 per serving
- Fat Content: 37.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 21.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 412.8mg
- Sodium Content: 123.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 56.3g
- Sugar Content: 50.4g
- Protein Content: 10.6g
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 1/2 cups | Heavy cream |
| 2 1/2 cups | Milk |
| 1 | Vanilla bean |
| 6 | Eggs |
| 6 | Egg yolks |
Instructions:
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Prepare Caramel Molds:
- Line two 1-quart tin charlotte molds with caramel: Dissolve 1/2 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons water in each mold by swirling the water into the sugar. Do not stir.
- Cover mold and place on low heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Uncover and raise heat.
- Boil syrup until it begins to turn a golden color.
- Swirl pan over heat, and when desired caramel color is reached, remove from heat and plunge bottom of mold into cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking.
- Swirl the caramel around the sides of the mold and invert on a plate to cool.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Prepare Custard Mixture:
- Simmer the cream and milk with the vanilla bean for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the remaining 1 cup sugar into the eggs and yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the hot milk and cream to the egg mixture, beating continually.
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Strain and Bake:
- Strain the custard mixture into the prepared caramel-lined molds.
- Place the molds in a pan and pour boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the molds.
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Bake:
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the custard is firm.
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Cool and Unmold:
- Allow the custards to cool.
- To unmold, run a sharp knife around the edge of the custard.
- Place the serving dish over the mold and quickly invert to release the custard.
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Serve:
- Pour the remaining caramel sauce around the custard for an extra indulgent touch.
Enjoy the creamy decadence of this homemade Creme Caramel, a dessert that’s sure to impress!
