Chef John’s Creme Caramel

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 4
Chef John's Creme Caramel Recipe That Will Melt in Your Mouth
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

2 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1/2 cup ( scant ) white sugar
1 large egg
3 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
485
Sugar
45g
Fat
24g
Chef John's creme caramel is a classic French dessert that is known for its creamy texture and caramelized sugar topping. This delicious dessert has become popular all over the world, and for good reason. The smoothness of the custard and the sweetness of the caramel sauce create a perfect balance and make this dessert a crowd favorite. Chef John's recipe is quite easy and straightforward and yields perfect results every time. So if you're looking for a dessert recipe that is both impressive and simple, give this one a try!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.Spray four 6 ounce ramekins with cooking spray, and place them into a baking dish lined with a kitchen towel.
3.Place 1/2 cup sugar into a small saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook without stirring until the sugar has melted and turned a golden amber color, 3 to 5 minutes.
4.Pour the caramelized sugar into the prepared ramekins and set aside.
5.In a mixing bowl, beat egg, egg yolks, and salt until well combined.
6.Add 1/4 cup sugar and mix until sugar dissolves.
7.Mix in creme fraiche, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8.Strain mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins.
9.Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
10.Cover the dish with foil, and bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes.
11.Remove the baking dish from the oven, and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
12.To serve, run a knife around the edges of the chilled custards, and invert onto dessert plates. Spoon any excess caramel sauce over the custards.

PROS

This creme caramel recipe has a luxurious and silky texture that will melt in your mouth.
It’s a perfect dessert for entertaining or a special occasion.

The balance of sweetness and creaminess is just perfect.

CONS

While this dessert is an indulgent treat, it is quite high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed as a special treat as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain beneficial nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamin D from the milk and eggs.
Additionally, research suggests that creme caramel may help improve digestion due to its rich creamy texture.

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