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Caramel Custard

Name: Caramel Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 3 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 04, 2023

My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've made it so often I don't even look at the recipe. See if it doesn't become a regular favorite at your house.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, cook and stir 3/4 cup sugar over low heat until melted and golden. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups, tilting to coat bottom of each cup; let stand for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar until blended but not foamy. Pour over caramelized sugar.
Place the cups in two 8-in. square baking pans. Pour very hot water in pans to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
To unmold, run a knife around rims of cups and invert onto dessert plates. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 259 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.