Crème Caramel
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4.9
Crème Caramel
Description
This Crème Caramel recipe builds a custard by melting butter and stirring in flour to form a base roux, then gradually whisking in whole milk to avoid lumps. The mixture thickens during gentle cooking, after which sugar and vanilla extract are added to infuse sweetness and aroma. Once cooled in a mold, a separately prepared caramel sauce — made by dissolving sugar until caramelized then stirred with cream — is poured on top, creating a contrasting glossy topping.
The cooked custard has a creamy yet firm consistency, enriched by butter and flavored with vanilla, while the caramel adds a slight bitterness and sweetness that balances the richness. This dessert is served chilled, usually sliced to reveal the caramel coating atop smooth custard beneath.
Its preparation requires careful stirring to prevent lumps and attention to caramelization to avoid bitterness. Serving this dessert chilled allows it to set properly and the flavors to meld for a classic finish.
Ingredients
For the cream:
- 1 liter milk whole
- 180 g granulated sugar
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g butter at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel:
- 150 g cream
- 50 g sugar
Instructions
For the cream:
- Place a deep pot over medium to high heat, add the butter and stir with a spoon until it melts, add the flour and stir constantly, so that the flour does not stick to the pot.
- Pour the milk slowly, stirring constantly with the hand whisk, so that it does not become lumpy.
- Let the cream thicken well and taste it, and if it tastes like flour, continue cooking.
- Add the sugar, vanilla and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spread it in a round 23cm (9 inch) mold, cover with plastic wrap and let it cool.
For the caramel:
- Place a pan over medium heat, pour in the sugar and with a wooden spoon stir until completely dissolved and caramelized.
- Add the cream and stir for 2 to 3 minutes and let it slightly cool.
- Spread the caramel over the cream, cut and serve.
Notes
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