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Crème Caramel
from Grandpa's kitchen

Ingredients
Custard
1 litre Milk
4 Eggs
6 Egg Yolks
4 tbsp Sugar
Caramel
225g Sugar
Method
Warm milk
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, yolks and sugar together
Add warm milk to eggs and beat again (do not allow to get frothy)
Strain through a tea towel
Slowly melt sugar in a pan
When molten, boil rapidly without stirring until it turns a rich golden colour (and strong smell of caramel)
Pour into soufflé dish turning to coat both sides and bottom
Pour egg mixture into soufflé dish and cover with tin foil
Place in Bain Marie in oven for 40 - 45 minutes at 180°C until just set (test with a knife)
Allow to cool before turning out
Notes
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