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Crème Caramel
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Crème Caramel

Crème Caramel is a creamy vanilla custard baked with a layer of caramel sauce. The custard combines whole milk, sugar, flour, butter, and vanilla extract, cooked gently to thicken before setting in a mold. A caramel sauce made from sugar and cream is poured over the custard, adding sweetness and a silky glaze. The result is a delicate dessert with smooth texture and a glossy caramel topping.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

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:
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  1. 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.
  2. Pour the milk slowly, stirring constantly with the hand whisk, so that it does not become lumpy.
  3. Let the cream thicken well and taste it, and if it tastes like flour, continue cooking.
  4. 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:
  1. Place a pan over medium heat, pour in the sugar and with a wooden spoon stir until completely dissolved and caramelized.
  2. Add the cream and stir for 2 to 3 minutes and let it slightly cool.
  3. Spread the caramel over the cream, cut and serve.

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