Crème Caramel (Steamed)
Crème Caramel (Steamed) offers a smooth custard topped with a delicate layer of amber caramel syrup. The custard, made with whole eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla, is steamed gently to achieve a soft, silky texture. The caramel forms a slightly bitter contrast that balances the sweetness, making it an elegant dessert choice. Steaming ensures tenderness without browning, providing a clean, classic flavor. This recipe suits those interested in gentle cooking techniques and delicate desserts.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% 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.