Homemade caramel custard

Homemade caramel custard

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Discover how to make the perfect homemade caramel cream, unlike anything you’ve ever tasted in a jar!

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Prepare the perfect homemade crème caramel: follow these steps to achieve a smooth and caramelized dessert.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$11.26 $1.88 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.30
  • $2.79
  • $0.17
  • $0.21
  • $0.09
  • $0.30
  • $0.30
  • $0.97
  • $0.21
  • $2.45
  • $2.45
  • $1.02

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 12 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. A sharp, small knife is used to define the edges of the caramel cream, then the shape is covered with a plate and carefully flipped over. ≈ 3 min
  2. Next, we remove the mold and decorate the crème caramel with a second layer of custard and strawberries. ≈ 2 min
  3. Category: Cookbook ≈ 3 min

The bill

Homemade caramel custard

  • milk$0.30
  • 8 eggs$2.79
  • 150 g of sugar$0.17
  • Orange and lemon skin$0.21
  • We add approximately 5 tablespoons of sugar to the container.$0.09
  • The milk is poured into a container with a capacity of two litres.$0.30
  • The device is placed on the stove until it begins to boil, after which the milk is allowed to cool to a lukewarm temperature.$0.30
  • Next, crack the eggs into a separate container, making sure to separate the yolks from the whites. Then, add only the egg yolks to the milk after adding the sugar and mixing thoroughly. Finally, carefully mix the mixture with the milk.$0.97
  • Next, the orange and lemon pulp is added to the mixture, and the resulting mixture is then filtered.$0.21
  • The caramel is placed in the specially designed metal mold for making caramel, using a spoon to distribute approximately one tablespoon of caramel into each mold. It is important that the caramel has a thick consistency so that it does not mix with the milk.$2.45
  • Once the milk has been poured into the mold, it is placed in an oven-safe dish. Hot water is added to the center of the dish, and then the entire dish is baked at a moderate temperature until it is ready.$2.45
  • We assess ripeness by cutting into the tomato. If it separates easily, this indicates that it is ripe. We then carefully remove the flesh and allow it to cool before storing it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.$1.02

Total$11.26

that's $1.88 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • milk
  • 8 eggs
  • 150 g of sugar
  • Orange and lemon skin
  • caramel
  • We add approximately 5 tablespoons of sugar to the container.
  • Then, two tablespoons of water are added.
  • It is then cooked over low heat to achieve the perfect caramelized color and flavor, while carefully monitoring the mixture to prevent burning, ensuring optimal taste and a thick texture. Finally, it is allowed to cool completely.
  • The milk is poured into a container with a capacity of two litres.
  • The device is placed on the stove until it begins to boil, after which the milk is allowed to cool to a lukewarm temperature.
  • Next, crack the eggs into a separate container, making sure to separate the yolks from the whites. Then, add only the egg yolks to the milk after adding the sugar and mixing thoroughly. Finally, carefully mix the mixture with the milk.
  • Next, the orange and lemon pulp is added to the mixture, and the resulting mixture is then filtered.
  • The caramel is placed in the specially designed metal mold for making caramel, using a spoon to distribute approximately one tablespoon of caramel into each mold. It is important that the caramel has a thick consistency so that it does not mix with the milk.
  • Once the milk has been poured into the mold, it is placed in an oven-safe dish. Hot water is added to the center of the dish, and then the entire dish is baked at a moderate temperature until it is ready.
  • We assess ripeness by cutting into the tomato. If it separates easily, this indicates that it is ripe. We then carefully remove the flesh and allow it to cool before storing it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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