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Crème Caramel

Crème caramel is the ideal balance between lightness and indulgence. This silky, melt-in-your-mouth dessert is a traditional French family favourite dessert made with homemade caramel sauce with a gorgeously creamy custard layer.

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 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a saucepan, combine 150g granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 800ml whole milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 200g granulated sugar until well combined.
  6. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a jug, then pour it into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Carefully place the baking dish into the roasting pan filled with hot water in the oven.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  9. Remove the baking dish from the roasting pan and let it cool.
  10. Once cooled, cover the baking dish with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  11. 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.
  12. Slice the creme caramel into portions and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 87mg (4%) Potassium 203mg (6%) Sugar 49g (98%) Vitamin A 345IU (7%) Vitamin D 2µg Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.