How to make Creme Caramel Dessert

Here is the creme caramel dessert best recipe. Creme caramel is a custard that has been baked in a Caramel-coated mold.

When the chilled custard is turned out onto a serving plate it is automatically glazed and sauced with the caramel in the mold.

In Italy it is known as Crema Caramella, and in Spain as Flan.

SERVINGS: Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

• ⅓ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• Cooking spray
• 3 large eggs
• 1 large egg white
• 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries, (optional) 

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
3. Continue cooking an additional 4 minutes or until golden.
4. Immediately pour into 6 (6-ounce) ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray, tilting each cup quickly until caramelized sugar coats bottom of cup. Set aside.
5. Beat eggs and egg white in a medium bowl with a whisk.
6. Stir in milk, vanilla, ⅔ cup sugar, and salt. Divide the mixture evenly among prepared custard cups.
7. Place cups in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, and add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
8. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cups from pan.
9. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
10. Loosen edges of custards with a knife or rubber spatula.
11. Place a dessert plate, upside down, on top of each cup; invert onto plates.
12. Drizzle any remaining caramelized syrup over custards.
13. Garnish with raspberries, or strawberries, if desired. 

BUON MANGIATA!