golden caramel tops a simple baked

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

For the Custard:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Caramel Topping:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 6 ramekins or custard cups in a baking dish large enough to hold them without touching each other.
2. Prepare Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add the whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
3. Fill Ramekins: Pour the custard mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them almost to the top.
4. Bake Custards: Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins, creating a water bath (bain-marie). The water should come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custards are set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
5. Cool and Chill: Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath. Place them on a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until well chilled.
6. Prepare Caramel Topping: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow the mixture to come to a boil without stirring. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the syrup turns a deep golden caramel color, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Top Custards: Working quickly but carefully, drizzle the hot caramel over the chilled custards, allowing it to spread and set on top.
8. Serve: Serve the custards with golden caramel tops immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 140mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 37g
• Protein: 7g

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used and portion sizes. Adjustments can be made based on dietary preferences or requirements. These creamy baked custards with golden caramel tops make for an elegant and satisfying dessert!