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Crème Caramel

A silky baked custard unmolded to reveal a pool of amber caramel cascading over the top.

60 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 1/2 cup of the sugar with the water in a saucepan over medium-high heat without stirring until it turns a deep amber caramel, about 8 minutes, then quickly pour it into the bottoms of six ramekins and swirl to coat.

  2. 2

    Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling, then remove from the heat.

  3. 3

    Whisk the eggs, yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla together, then slowly temper in the hot milk mixture while whisking to avoid scrambling.

  4. 4

    Strain the custard through a fine sieve and divide it among the caramel-lined ramekins.

  5. 5

    Set the ramekins in a baking dish, pour hot water halfway up their sides, and bake at 325°F for 40 to 45 minutes until the custards are just set with a slight jiggle in the center.

  6. 6

    Chill the custards at least 4 hours, then run a knife around each edge and invert onto a plate so the caramel flows over the top.

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