JULIA CHILD'S CARAMEL CUSTARD
There are a few tricks to making this delicious custard from Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme, which was featured in The Sunday Times Magazine in 2006. Don't overcook the caramel, and make sure that the baking water only simmers, never boils. When mixing the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisk constantly to avoid curdling the eggs. Individual ramekins can be used in place of a charlotte mold, but dial back the cooking time.
Provided by Julia Child
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Increase the heat to high and cook, without stirring, until the syrup turns a light caramel color. Remove the saucepan from the heat and dip the bottom into cold water to stop the cooking. Pour the caramel into a 4-cup charlotte mold, and tilt so that it covers the bottoms and sides. Let cool.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk and vanilla to a boil. In a heatproof bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and cup sugar until blended. Whisking constantly, pour the hot milk into the egg mixture; let rest for a few minutes, then strain. Pour the custard into the caramel-coated mold.
- Put the mold in a small but deep baking or roasting pan, and add hot water to come about two-thirds up the sides of the mold. Place the pan on the stove over medium heat, and bring the water to a simmer. Transfer the pan to the oven. (The water should stay at a low simmer at all times; do not let it boil or the custard will overcook.) Bake until a knife inserted into the center of the custard comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Keep the custard in the baking pan until the water cools. Remove from the pan to finish cooling. To serve, run the tip of a knife around the top of the custard to loosen it. Invert a serving platter over the mold and quickly turn it over again. Carefully remove the mold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Caliana Frederick
[email protected]This caramel custard was a bit too eggy for my taste.
Md masum howlader
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the caramel to set, but the custard itself was delicious.
jane Patterson
[email protected]This caramel custard was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dessert.
Star Pack
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramel custard, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so smooth and creamy, and the caramel topping was the perfect amount of sweetness.
earlier alex
[email protected]This caramel custard is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Julian Bravo
[email protected]I've tried many caramel custard recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Parosh Bachar
[email protected]This caramel custard was delicious! The custard was creamy and smooth, and the caramel topping was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
so funny
[email protected]I've made this caramel custard several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Angel Leo
[email protected]This caramel custard was easy to make and turned out great. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the caramel topping was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jacky Chhabaria
[email protected]I made this caramel custard for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The custard was creamy and delicious, and the caramel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
bishojid Mondole
[email protected]This was my first time making caramel custard, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It turned out perfectly! The custard was smooth and creamy, and the caramel topping was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
NEP GAMING
[email protected]This caramel custard was an absolute delight! The texture was incredibly smooth and creamy, with a rich, decadent flavor. The caramel topping added a perfect touch of sweetness and crunch. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.