VANILLA-ORANGE CUSTARD WITH CARAMEL

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Berry     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Vanilla     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Custard
2 oranges
2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 cup half and half
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1-inch piece vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
4 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Caramel
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups assorted mixed fresh berries

Steps:

  • For Custard
  • Using vegetable peeler, cut peel (orange part only) in wide strips from oranges. Combine milk, half and half and sugar in saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into milk mixture; add bean. Bring to simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add peel. Remove from heat. Cover and steep 30 minutes.
  • Strain mixture into medium bowl; cool to lukewarm. Whisk eggs and yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk milk mixture into eggs. Chill until cold.
  • For Caramel
  • Mix 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water and juice in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with wet pastry brush, about 10 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons water (mixture will bubble). Stir over low heat until hard bits dissolve. Immediately pour into 6-cup soufflé dish; swirl to coat bottom and halfway up sides. Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk custard; pour into caramel-coated dish. Place in large baking pan. Fill pan with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of dish. Cover pan completely with foil, sealing at edges. Bake until center 3 inches of custard moves only slightly when dish is shaken, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; let stand covered 10 minutes. Remove from water; chill overnight.
  • Combine berries and 1/4 cup sugar in bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Run knife around sides of dish to loosen custard. Place platter atop dish. Invert custard onto platter. Remove dish; allow caramel to spill out onto platter. Garnish with some berries. Serve, passing berry mixture separately.

Mdnipon khan
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This custard was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make and tasted great.


Kutim Maya
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This custard is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so creamy and delicious.


soniya Bista
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I made this custard for a party and it was a big success. Everyone raved about it.


Andrew Hill
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Perfect for a special occasion. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was amazing.


Kimuli Emmanuel
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This custard was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious caramel topping.


Tirelo Montshwe
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Easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


SUVASH RAI
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The custard was creamy and smooth, and the caramel topping was perfect.


Keith Pollard
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Delicious! Will definitely make it again.


Prince Harry
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This custard was just okay. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the orange flavor was a bit overpowering. The caramel topping was good, though.


Brittany Osejo
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So easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of vanilla and orange. The custard was light and fluffy, and the caramel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Mavumirizi Sulaiman
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Yum! This custard was creamy and smooth, with a lovely citrus flavor. The caramel topping added a nice touch of sweetness. Will definitely be making it again.


forhad Khan
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This custard was a delight! It had the perfect balance of vanilla and orange flavors, and the caramel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.