Milk Chocolate Crème Caramel
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This milk chocolate crème caramel is my go to dessert when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just an hour of total time, including prep, you can have elegant individual desserts that taste like they came from a fancy restaurant. The combination of silky chocolate custard and buttery caramel is pure indulgence, and here's the best part: eggs, one of the main ingredients, are packed with choline which supports brain health. What I love most about this recipe is its simplicity and the fact that you probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry right now.
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Ingredients
- 400milk
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge egg yolks
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 200 gmilk chocolate
- 100 gcaster sugar
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 150heavy cream
- 10 gtalcum powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a water bath for an even crème caramel.
- 2
In a saucepan, whisk together milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the milk starts to simmer.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 3
In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and milk chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Tip: Remove from heat once the chocolate is fully melted.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to temper the egg yolks by gradually pouring the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks.
- 5
Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate mixture.
Tip: Tempering the chocolate ensures a smooth, glossy finish.
- 6
Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Tip: Bake until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- 7
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let cool slightly.
Tip: Use a spatula to carefully pour the heavy cream into the warm chocolate mixture.
- 8
Return the baking dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the crème caramel is set.
Tip: Be careful not to overcook the crème caramel.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Tip: Dust the top with caster sugar before serving.
- 10
Once set, remove the crème caramel from the baking dish and slice into desired portions.
Tip: Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of caster sugar if desired.
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