Caramel Pudding
Caramel custard pudding — silky vanilla custard baked over a layer of caramel that becomes the topping when inverted. The classic flan or crème caramel.
Prep Time
19 min
Cook Time
27 min
Servings
6
Calories
503 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Milk1 ½ cup
- Sugar¾ cup
- Eggs3
- Vanilla1 ½ tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 ½ tsp
- Cornstarch1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Milk1.5 cup
- Sugar0.75 cup
- Eggs3
- Vanilla1.5 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1.5 tsp
- Cornstarch1.5
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 325°F. Make caramel: in a saucepan, heat ¾ cup sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns deep amber, swirling occasionally (don't stir). Watch carefully — burns fast. About 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Immediately pour caramel into 6 ramekins (6 oz), tilting to coat the bottoms. Cool while you make the custard.
- 3
Make custard: heat 2 cups whole milk + 1 cup heavy cream + ½ teaspoon vanilla until just simmering. Don't boil.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk 4 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks + ⅔ cup sugar + pinch of salt. Slowly drizzle in the warm milk while whisking constantly (tempers eggs).
- 5
Strain the custard into the ramekins over the caramel. Place ramekins in a baking dish; pour hot water around them halfway up. Bake 40-45 minutes until just set with slight wobble.
- 6
Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours. To serve: run a knife around the edge, invert onto a plate. The caramel cascades down. Serve chilled.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Don't stir caramel. Swirl only. Stirring causes crystallization.
- 2.Water bath is essential. Even gentle cooking.
- 3.Strain the custard. Removes egg bits.
- 4.Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Sets the texture.
🔬 Why It Works
Caramel pudding (flan) succeeds with the inverted format — caramel on bottom during baking becomes the topping after inversion, creating the cascading sauce effect. The water bath provides gentle even heat. The strained custard gives silky smooth texture.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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