Creme Caramel
by samsyd

22 Oct 2005

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Delicious and creamy custard made with milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla essence topped with caramel.

Creme Caramel recipe - How to make Creme Caramel

Method
To make caramel:-

To make caramel:-

Preheat oven to 180 c(350 f).brush eight 1/2 cup capacity ramekins with melted butter.
Place sugar and water in medium pan,stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
Bring to boil,reduce heat and simmer 5 mins-10 mins or until mixture turns caramel.
Remove from heat.pour a little hot mixture over base of prepared dishes and swirl to cover base.

To make custard:-

Place the milk and sugar in a pan and stir gently over low heat until sugar has diissolved.
Whisk together eggs and vanilla essence for 2 mins,stir well in warm milk.strain mixture into jug.
Divide eggs and milk mixture between the ramekins moulds and place them in a baking dish.
Pour in hot water in the baking dish to come halfway up the sides.
Bake for 30 mins.until custard is set and a knife comes out clean when inserted.
Cool,refrigerate atleast 6 hours before serving.
To unmould,run a knife around the edge of each custard and gently upturn onto the serving plate.
Shake gently if necessary.
Serve with whipped cream and strawberries if liked.