Custard pudding, also referred to as custard caramel, is a milk-based dessert that is popular in the United Kingdom. The preparation of a custard pudding is very delicate. It is best to watch over it while cooking to avoid overcooking. It includes a sauce, typically sugar and vanilla.
Ingredients:
For the Caramel Sauce:
• 1 tbsp water
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp hot water (to even out the caramel)
For the Egg Mixture:
• 2 eggs
• 5 tbsp granulated sugar
• 250 ML milk
• Unsalted butter
• 130 ML pudding mold or custard cups
Instructions:
Cooking time is 40 minutes and serves 4.
For the Caramel Sauce:
Prepare custard cups
Coat the inner surface with unsalted butter, then set aside.
Set a pot on the burner over medium heat.
Add 4 tbsp of granulated sugar and 1 tbsp of water.
Do not stir, instead swirl the pot to dissolve the sugar until the mixture changes color and caramelizes.
Remove pot from the heat.
Quickly add 2 tbsp of hot water into the pot, then swirl it to even out the caramel.
Pour the caramel into each custard cup to coat the bottom evenly.
Set aside for later use.
For the Egg Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, crack open two eggs.
Whisk to make the egg wash, then set aside.
Set a pot on the burner medium heat.
Add 250 ml milk and 5 tbsp of granulated sugar.
Stir the mixture until sugar dissolves.
Remove from the heat.
Gradually add the mixture into the egg wash while whisking to mix well.
Once mixed well, sift the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to a large measuring cup for easy pouring.
Get the caramel sauce-coated custard cups and fill each cup with the egg mixture.
Once done, cover each cup with foil.
Meanwhile, fill a deep pan with water and place a kitchen towel in it.
Let the water heat.
Once heated, put the custard cups on the towel.
Cover the pan and steam for 18-20 minutes.
Keep the temperature below boiling point to achieve a smooth texture.
After 20 minutes, remove the custard cups from the pan and let them cool.
Place inside the fridge and chill for a few minutes.
Carefully remove the custard pudding from the cups.
Serve and enjoy!
Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6JZx86OyXM
French crepes are a thin type of pancake that can be served either warm or cold. Crepes are usually served with a mixture of fillings such as fresh fruits. Some fill the crepes with whipped cream, strawberry jam, or chocolate sauce. This recipe takes about 35 minutes and makes 12 crepes.
Ingredients:
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare a sifter over a medium mixing bowl.
Add all-purpose flour, white sugar, and salt.
Sift the ingredients together.
Set aside.
In a separate bowl, crack open three eggs.
Add milk and vanilla extract.
Whisk using a handheld mixer to combine the ingredients.
Add the sifted flour mixture and whisk to combine.
Add melted butter and whisk again to combine the batter.
Set a non-stick, low-edged pan over medium-high heat.
Lightly grease the pan with a small amount of butter.
Pour 2 tbsp of batter in the pan.
Swirl around to distribute the batter evenly.
Let it cook for two minutes.
Flip on the other side and continue to cook for 30 seconds or until golden brown.
Do the same with the remaining batter.
Fill with mixed fresh fruits, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips and ideas:
Prepare fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and slices of bananas as crepe filling.
Drizzle with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABfDv9OJuCI
Flan or creme caramel is a famous French dessert. The main ingredients are sugar, eggs, and milk. Others call this dessert caramel custard because the custard is topped with caramel sauce.
Ingredients:
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 x 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup white sugar
Instructions:
This recipe takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. It makes 8 servings.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Set a non-stick, small saucepan over medium heat.
Add 2/3 cup of white sugar and heat it.
Shake and swirl the pan to evenly distribute the sugar until it dissolves.
When it starts to brown, lift the pan and continue to swirl until sugar caramelizes.
Transfer to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Swirl the dish around to distribute the liquid on the bottom evenly.
Set aside.
Prepare a blender.
Add sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Blend on high speed for a minute.
Pour into the baking dish with the caramel.
Place the baking dish into a wider baking dish.
Put it inside the preheated oven and fill the wider dish with about an inch of hot water.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Invert the baking dish onto a plate.
Slice the flan into equal servings.
Enjoy!
Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GymQgf7BQN4
Desserts, Snacks & Light Bites | Recipe World | 
March 3, 2021 2:47 pm | 
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