Easy Chai Creme Caramel (Aka Chai Flan De Leche)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Easy Chai Creme Caramel (Aka Chai Flan De Leche) that's perfect for dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 packages Dr. Oetker caramel creme dessert mix ( Dr. Oetker is vegetarian )
	400 ml milk
	1 cinnamon stick , broken into several pieces
	4 whole green cardamom pods
	2 slices fresh ginger or 2 slices candied ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

31g

Fat

10g

Looking for a cozy and comforting dessert recipe to warm you up on a chilly evening? Look no further than this Easy Chai Creme Caramel (Aka Chai Flan De Leche) recipe. This dessert is a twist on classic creme caramel, adding warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to the mix. Made with Dr. Oetker caramel creme dessert mix, this recipe is easy to follow and produces a rich, creamy dessert that's perfect for impressing your guests or indulging in a sweet treat after dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, heat the cinnamon, cardamom pods and ginger with the milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Heat the milk mixture until it just starts to bubble, then remove it from the heat and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
2.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dr. Oetker caramel creme dessert mix and the cooled milk mixture.
3.	Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
4.	Pour the mixture evenly into 6 ramekins or small bowls and place them on a baking tray.
5.	Bake the ramekins in a 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tops of the creme caramels are set.
6.	Let the creme caramels cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. To serve, run a sharp knife around the edge of the ramekins and turn them each over onto a plate to release the creme caramel.

PROS

This chai creme caramel is rich and creamy with hints of warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom.

The recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dessert on a chilly night.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients from the milk and spices.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and may help soothe an upset stomach.
Cardamom has been linked to reducing high blood pressure and improving digestion.