Creme Caramel

Creme Caramel
Creme Caramel is a gluten free and vegetarian dessert. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 239 calories, 6g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of eggs, vanillan extract, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. This recipe is typical of European cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large heavy saucepan, combine all but 1/2 cup of the sugar with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, without stirring, until thick and amber in color. When caramelized, remove from the heat and divide among 6 individual crme caramel cups or ramekins.
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Let caramel cool to room temperature.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, milk, lemon zest, vanilla, food coloring, and eggs, and mix very well.
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5
Pour this mixture into the cups or ramekins; fill each until nearly full.
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Place the creme caramel cups into a large baking dish. Make a water bath by adding water to the dish so that it comes about halfway up the sides of the cups.
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Bake for 45 minutes. Carefully remove from the water bath, let cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until completely chilled before serving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In5 hrs, 10 m.
Servings6
Health Score1
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