Creme Caramel

Creme caramel is a family favourite. I make this a couple times a month for my husband. He loves it. Especially once I started using vanilla seeds instead of vanilla essence. Although both are just as delicious, the use of vanilla seeds was beautiful and it elevated the dish to a whole other level. 

I will just leave this recipe here for you to try and you can tell me yourself. Happy Baking everyone.

Preparation Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes 

Chill Time 1 hour 

Yields 2 x 300 ml dishes 

Ingredients 

1/2 cup sugar 

2 tablespoons water 

2 eggs

1/3 cup milk 

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla/ seeds of half a vanilla pod

Instructions 

1. Place the sugar and water in a pan on a medium heat without stirring until the sugar turns an amber colour. 

2. Carefully pour the caramel into 1 700 ml ceramic dish or between 2 smaller 300 ml dishes. 

3. While the caramel cools, combine the eggs, milk, cream, condensed milk and vanilla (or vanilla seeds)  n a bowl. Whisk until well combined. 

4. Strain the mixture over the cooled caramel. 

5. To steam the caramel, place a large pan on the stove. Add a stand and cover the creme caramel dish with foil to stop water from falling into it. 

6. Place the dish on the stand in the pan. Add 1 inch of water in the pan without it pouring into the caramel. Close the lid and steam the pudding on a medium heat for 30 minutes or until it sets. 

7. Once it is cooked, invert the pudding into a serving dish and chill before serving.