5 from 24 votes
Crème Caramel
Crème Caramel is a smooth custard dessert topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. This recipe uses eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla to create a creamy custard baked gently in a water bath, ensuring a tender texture. The caramel topping adds a bittersweet contrast that complements the custard’s sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
280 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
European, French
Ingredients
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 800 ml milk
- 6 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and place a roasting pan filled with about 2cm of hot water in the oven. This will be used later for baking the creme caramel.
- In a saucepan, combine 150g granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let the mixture cook until it turns golden brown, which should take about 5-6 minutes. Be careful not to burn the caramel.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly pour the caramel into a 9 inch baking dish, swirling it around the sides. Set the dish aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 800ml whole milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 200g granulated sugar until well combined.
- Pour the mixture through a sieve into a jug, then pour it into the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully place the baking dish into the roasting pan filled with hot water in the oven.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Remove the baking dish from the roasting pan and let it cool.
- Once cooled, cover the baking dish with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edge of the baking dish and invert it onto a large serving plate. The caramel should be on top and drizzle down the sides of the custard.
- Slice the creme caramel into portions and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin D
2µg
(10%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.