
Toffee Crème Caramel
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee crème caramel has become my go to dessert when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 35 minutes of cooking time, you'll have a stunning, restaurant worthy treat that feels far more complicated than it actually is. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, combining buttery puff pastry with a silky caramel custard that practically makes itself. Plus, the eggs provide wonderful protein and choline to support brain health, so you can feel good about indulging. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or a quiet weeknight treat, this one never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 400brown sugar
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 200 gtoffee bits
- 2large eggs
- 100 gsea salt(grated)
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 200 mlunsalted caramel sauce
- 5 mltoffee extract
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 1puff pastry
- 400 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of about 3mm.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to ensure an even thickness.
- 2
Cut the pastry into 6 equal squares, about 20cm (8in) on each side.
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the pastry evenly.
- 3
In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to let the mixture boil over.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the toffee bits until they are fully incorporated.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before proceeding.
- 5
Whisk in the eggs until well combined, then stir in the sea salt, granulated sugar, and toffee extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 6
Pour the toffee mixture into 6 small ramekins or custard cups.
Tip: Make sure to leave about 1cm (0.5in) of space at the top of each ramekin.
- 7
Bake the ramekins for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Tip: Don't overbake, as this can cause the caramel to set too quickly.
- 8
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Tip: Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 9
Just before serving, place a ramekin on a serving plate and drizzle with unsalted caramel sauce.
Tip: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor and texture.
- 10
Serve the toffee crème caramel chilled, with a side of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Tip: Enjoy!
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