Karydopita Creme Caramel – Walnut Cake Creme Caramel

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Sweet and nutty Karydopita Creme Caramel - Walnut Cake Creme Caramel recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
8 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups warm milk
6 eggs , whites separated from yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove , ground
2 teaspoons baking powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
490
Sugar
47g
Fat
22g
Karydopita Creme Caramel - Walnut Cake Creme Caramel is a delicious Greek dessert that is also known as Karidopita Me Krema. This unique dessert combines the rich flavor of caramel with the sweet and nutty taste of walnuts. It is a perfect dessert for those who enjoy the combination of nuts and sweets in one dish. The dessert has a creamy texture, which is contrasted with the denseness of the cake. It is a perfect dessert for special occasions and is sure to impress your guests with its unique flavor and texture.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Add water and lemon juice to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
3.Lower heat to medium and add 1 cup sugar. Let sugar melt and turn into caramel.
4.Pour caramel into a 9 inch cake pan, tilting the pan until the bottom is well coated with caramel.
5.In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 eggs, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in warm milk.
6.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.
7.Fold in sugar, walnuts, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, clove, and baking powder.
8.Mix in the egg yolk mixture and pour the batter into the cake pan.
9.Place the cake pan into a larger pan and add boiling water to the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the cake pan.
10.Bake for 1 hour until golden and set. Allow to cool at room temperature before unmolding.
11.Invert onto a serving plate and serve chilled.

PROS

Karydopita Creme Caramel – Walnut Cake Creme Caramel is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the flavors and textures of caramel and cake.

It’s perfect for those who love sweets and nuts.

CONS

The preparation and baking time for this recipe is longer than most desserts, requiring patience and time to perfect.

It also has a high amount of calories and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, walnuts are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
They’ve been linked to improved heart health, weight management, and reduced inflammation.

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