Caramel custard: caramel custard or flan is a scrumptious dessert which has several variations worldwide and is enjoyed in almost all parts of the world. It is one of the easiest and quickest treats which will leave you wanting more!Ingredients:
- 100 grams white granulated sugar
- 150 grams powdered brown(golden) sugar
- 150 ml cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 large egg yolks
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius and lightly oil a suitable (according to the required shape) tin.
- Heat the granulated sugar in a pan gently till it dissolves, bring it to the boil and cook for 2-3 minutes (not stirring, just moving the pan) till it turns a golden caramel color.
- Pour a thin layer of this caramel into the already prepared tin.
- Heat the caster sugar gently with the cold water and vanilla extract, until the sugar dissolves.
- After the sugar dissolves, increase the heat and boil until syrupy. Leave to cool.
- Put the egg yolks in a large bowl and gradually stir in the cooled sugar syrup.
- Strain through a sieve into the tin over the caramel layer.
- Sit the tins/tin(now covered with foil) in an oven proof dish , pour 1 inch of boiling water into the dish and bake for 30 minutes or until just firm (check by inserting a toothpick ,if it comes out clean the job is done). Let it cool.
- To serve dip the base of the tin in boiling water for 10 seconds, run a sharp knife around the custard to loosen it, then upturn on to a serving dish!
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