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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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Step 1

Pour the caramel into a baking dish, making sure the entire surface is covered with caramel. Let cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, prepare the custard. In another saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and vanilla extract and stir until dissolved. Let cool.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the egg yolks and sugar and mix.

Step 4

Pour the cooled milk into the egg mixture.

Step 5

Pour the mixture through a sieve and transfer it to a saucepan.

Step 6

Strain the mixture again and pour it over the cooled caramel.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in a bain-marie and cover with aluminum foil. Bake with water at 150°C (300°F) for 50 minutes.

Step 8

Carefully turn the dish out onto a serving plate.

Step 9

Slice with a sharp knife and serve.

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