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Creme Caramel Recipe

Creme Caramel, also known as Flan or its Middle Eastern name كريم كاراميل, is a sweet, creamy, custard-like dessert. A show-stopping recipe, it looks gourmet but is easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time2 days 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French, middle eastern, spanish
Keyword: crème caramel, creme caramel recipe, dessert, flan
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

For the Caramel:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

For the Creme Caramel:

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • 9 large eggs
  • ½ cups + 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • Fill a saucepan with water, and warm it over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
  • In a small saucepan, cook the sugar over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until it caramelizes and turns dark brown, swirling it around every few minutes. Be careful not to let it burn! Pour the caramel into a bundt pan, swirling it around to coat the edges.
    1 cup granulated sugar
  • In a separate pot over medium heat, add the milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture just until it is warm. Do not bring it to a boil!
    3 cups whole milk, 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth. Working slowly, pour milk into the bowl. Stir in the vanilla.
    9 large eggs, ½ cups + 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pour the custard filling into the bundt pan over the caramel. Place the bundt pan in a baking dish, and pour 2-3 inches of simmering water into the dish.
  • Bake 60-70 minutes or until the crème caramel is firm enough to hold its shape but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
  • Let the crème caramel cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, cover it with plastic wrap, and store it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or ideally up to overnight.
  • Run a thin knife around the sides of the bundt pan and along the center. Place a large serving plate over the pan, and invert the dessert onto the plate.
  • Serve cold, and enjoy!
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 162mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg