Best 3 Caramel Chomeur Recipes

Calling all dessert lovers! Craving a treat that's both comforting and classy? Look no further than Caramel Chômeur, a classic Canadian dessert that combines a gooey caramel sauce with a fluffy vanilla cake. This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to indulge your sweet tooth. Our collection of Caramel Chômeur recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless dessert, from traditional to modern and everything in between. Whether you prefer a simple cake topped with a rich caramel sauce or a decadent version with layers of cake and caramel, we've got you covered. Our recipes include step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photos to guide you through the baking process. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a sweet journey to Caramel Chômeur heaven!

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POUDING CHOMEUR

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Though it translates to 'unemployed man's pudding,' pouding chomeur isn't cheap to make. The good news is you don't really need to eat this more than a few times a year anyway. It's the perfect dessert to pair with summer fruit or vanilla ice cream. If you use a bigger baking dish than I did, and pour over all the maple cream syrup, your cake should float over a pool of what will eventually be your sauce. If you just use a deep pie dish like I did, then just serve the extra sauce on the side.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Desserts Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups maple syrup
2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a deep baking dish and place it on a sheet pan.
Bring maple syrup and heavy cream to a boil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn off heat once mixture starts to bubble, stir, and set aside.
Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using a spatula or electric mixer until creamy and well combined. Whisk in vanilla extract and 1 egg until incorporated. Mix in the other egg. Sprinkle in baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix with a spatula until batter is just combined.
Transfer batter to the prepared dish and pour the maple-cream sauce on top, stopping between 1/2 to 1-inch from the top of the dish. Reserve any extra sauce.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until pudding is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; serve pudding with any extra maple-cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.5 g, Cholesterol 134.6 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 52.7 g

CARAMEL CHOMEUR

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Provided by Mimi Hebert

Categories Cake Dairy Dessert Bake Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 1/2 cup milk, melted butter and vanilla in small bowl. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl until thick and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Alternately beat flour mixture into egg mixture in 3 additions and milk mixture in 2 additions, beating well after each addition. Set batter aside.
Combine 3/4 cup milk, brown sugar and diced butter in 8-inch-diameter ceramic soufflé dish. Spoon cake batter over brown sugar mixture in soufflé dish. Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean and syrup is bubbling at edges, about 40 minutes. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream.

CARAMELS I

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I got this from a co-worker about 12 years ago. These are the best melt in your mouth caramels I have ever had, and I always have to make them for Christmas.

Provided by JUDI K.

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 117

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups corn syrup
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Butter a 9x13 inch dish.
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup cream and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then stir in remaining 1 cup cream. Heat, without stirring, to 242 degrees F (116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and pour into prepared dish. Refrigerate.
When cool, return candies to room temperature then cut into 1 inch squares and wrap in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 15.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the caramel. This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
Cook the caramel over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the sugar will burn.
Stir the caramel constantly until it reaches the desired color. The darker the caramel, the more intense the flavor will be.
Do not overcook the caramel. If it starts to smoke, remove it from the heat immediately.
Pour the caramel into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Swirl the dish to coat the bottom evenly.
Arrange the apples on top of the caramel. You can use any type of apple you like, but tart apples work best.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter over the apples. The batter will be thick, so spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Caramel chomeur is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet caramel, tart apples, and fluffy cake is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is a great choice for beginner bakers and experienced cooks alike. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both delicious and impressive, give caramel chomeur a try.