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Total duration: 15 preparations + 50 cookings Difficulty: Low Servings: 4-6 A delicious dessert that goes by many different names: crème caramel, flan, caramel pudding, condensed milk pudding, or caramel custard. Crème caramel is a classic French dessert that is both delicate and rich. It’s a perfect dessert for a special occasion or for those who are craving a sweet treat after dinner: a great way to impress your guests! The dessert is made with a silky, creamy custard base topped with a golden caramel layer, which adds a lovely touch of sweetness. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can make this elegant French dessert in the comfort of your own home! What is Caramel Custard Pudding? Although the names of this dessert are often used interchangeably, there are slight differences between flan and crème caramel. Crème caramel is a classic French dessert consisting of a custard base with a layer of sweet caramel. It is made with milk, eggs, and sugar and is usually flavored with vanilla. Once cooked, the dessert is inverted onto the serving plate, to reveal the sticky caramel layer. Unlike cream caramels, which are always sweet, flans come in both savory and sweet varieties. Flans recipes date back to Roman times, where they were served as a main course or dessert. When made for dessert, flans look a lot like crème caramel. But when made into a savory dish, they look like quiche and are often served in squares. Advice Unlike Vietnamese Flan which contains a lot of small bubbles, a classic Crème Caramel should never contain bubbles, but rather be a smooth mixture. Avoid these bubbles by not over-whipping your custard. Read more on next page

Total duration: 15 preparations + 50 cookings Difficulty: Low Servings: 4-6 A delicious dessert that goes by many different names: crème caramel, flan, caramel pudding, condensed milk pudding, or caramel custard. Crème caramel is a classic French dessert that is both delicate and rich. It’s a perfect dessert for a special occasion or for those who are craving a sweet treat after dinner: a great way to impress your guests! The dessert is made with a silky, creamy custard base topped with a golden caramel layer, which adds a lovely touch of sweetness. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can make this elegant French dessert in the comfort of your own home! What is Caramel Custard Pudding? Although the names of this dessert are often used interchangeably, there are slight differences between flan and crème caramel. Crème caramel is a classic French dessert consisting of a custard base with a layer of sweet caramel. It is made with milk, eggs, and sugar and is usually flavored with vanilla. Once cooked, the dessert is inverted onto the serving plate, to reveal the sticky caramel layer. Unlike cream caramels, which are always sweet, flans come in both savory and sweet varieties. Flans recipes date back to Roman times, where they were served as a main course or dessert. When made for dessert, flans look a lot like crème caramel. But when made into a savory dish, they look like quiche and are often served in squares. Advice Unlike Vietnamese Flan which contains a lot of small bubbles, a classic Crème Caramel should never contain bubbles, but rather be a smooth mixture. Avoid these bubbles by not over-whipping your custard. Read more on next page

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The flan should be slightly wobbly when it comes out of the oven; it will continue to cook thanks to the residual heat.

Use room temperature eggs for best results: they will be less likely to scramble once you add the milk.

Don’t skip the draining step, this creates a smooth custard.

How to store crème caramel
Store the crème caramel in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can I prepare it in advance?
Ingredients
Sugar

70g (1/3 cup)

Water

20 ml (4 teaspoons)

hot water

15 ml

Eggs

4

egg yolk

2

Sugar

70g (20g+50g)

Milk

420 ml (1 3/4 cups)

Thick cream

100 ml (1/2 cup)

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Instructions
Place the sugar and 4 teaspoons of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture turns dark and caramelized. Once the mixture turns caramel, add the very hot water and stir.

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