Crème Caramel (Steamed)
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Crème Caramel (Steamed)
Description
Crème Caramel (Steamed) is a custard dessert featuring a base of eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla, set over a bed of homemade caramel syrup. The caramel is crafted by cooking sugar and water until amber, then tempered with additional water to form a smooth syrup. The custard mixture is gently whisked and combined with the hot milk and cream to temper the eggs, maintaining creaminess. The mixture is strained into caramel-coated molds before being covered and steamed over boiling water, which prevents browning and results in a tender, silky texture. Cooling fully before unmolding completes the dessert.
The steaming method produces a custard with a delicate, consistent firmness, complemented by the bittersweet caramel layer that softens slightly as it cools and interacts with the custard. The balance of sweetness and creaminess, along with the subtle vanilla aroma, makes this a refined dessert option. The process requires careful heat control and timely caramel preparation to avoid crystallization.
Served by inverting the ramekin onto a plate, the crème caramel can be enjoyed as a refined treat after meals or during special occasions. Its smooth texture and rich yet balanced flavor profile pair well with light accompaniments and are well suited to those appreciating classic custard desserts prepared with gentle steaming rather than baking.
Ingredients
Caramel:
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 37 ml water divided
Custard:
- 3 egg appx 160g, whole
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 270 ml milk whole
- 30 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For key visual process photos, refer to the body of the blog post.
Make the caramel:
- Combine 50g sugar and 22ml water in a small pan.
- Cook over high heat until the syrup reaches an amber colour.
- Remove from head and immediately add 15ml (1 Tbsp) water to the caramel, stirring to dissolve.
- Pour caramel syrup into the molds immediately and set aside to cool.
Make the custard:
- Whisk together eggs and sugar in a heat-safe bowl.
- In a small saucepan or pot, combine whole milk and heavy cream, and heat until almost boiling.
- Remove from heat.
- While whisking the egg mixture, gradually pour in the hot milk mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble & steam:
- Strain the custard mixture through a sieve into the prepared caramel cups/ramekins.
- Cover cups with aluminum foil and place onto a steaming rack with boiling water.
- Steam custard on medium low heat for 12-14 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow custard to cool completely.
- Lightly run a knife around the edges of the ramekin/bowl.
- Hold the custard bowl with a serving dish on top and carefully invert the creme caramel onto the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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