CARAMEL CUSTARD

Caramel custard is a classic dessert which can be served warm or chilled and is both comforting and elegant dessert.

Caramel custard is extremely simple and made using basic ingredients. Basically sugar is caramelised and used as a base and the custard sauce is made and poured on top and baked or steamed . The dessert is served upside down with caramel on top. 

TIME : 110 MINUTES

SERVES : 5

       INGREDIENTS

• SUGAR - 1/2 CUP
• EGG - 2 No's
• EGG YOLK - 1 No.
• MILK - 1.5 CUPS
• VANILLA ESSENCE - 1 TEASPOON
• CONDENSED MILK - 1/2 CUPS
• WATER - 2 TEASPOON

             

             METHOD

1. Heat oven to 180 degree Celsius / 350 degree Fahrenheit

2.Heat a thick bottom saucepan . Add sugar and 2 teaspoon of water and constantly stir over a low heat , until the sugar is completely melted and golden brown.

3. Pour the caramelised sugar into the custard moulds and tilt the cups till the base of the moulds are well coated.

4.Heat milk , do not boil . Add condensed milk and mix well.

5.In a large bowl , break open 2 eggs and add 1 egg yolk. Beat the eggs till well blended. 

6.Add vanilla extract / essence and blend everything together.d

7.SStir the egg mixture continuously , simultaneously add the milk and blend everything well.

8.Strain the mixture and pour into the custard moulds 

9.Place the moulds in a large baking tray, pour warm water on the tray.

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10.Bake @ 350 degree Fahrenheit or 180 degree celsius for 50 minutes.

11.Allow it to cool for 30 minutes and run knife through the edge of the mould to de mould.

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