COFFEE CRèME CARAMEL
Opposites attract in this elegant Valentine's Day dessert: while the vanilla custard is delicate and creamy, the espresso-inflected caramel sauce comes on with stronger flavors. One silky spoonful, and you'll agree they bring out the best in each other.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, stir together 1/4 cup sugar, pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon water. Cover and cook, without stirring, over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture is bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove lid; continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until amber, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; carefully stir in coffee (mixture will bubble).
- When bubbling subsides, pour caramel into a 3-cup ceramic dish, or divide between two 4-inch ramekins. Tilt to completely coat bottom and halfway up sides. Let cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Scrape vanilla seeds into a clean small saucepan; add vanilla pod, half and half, and 1/4 cup sugar. Heat over medium until bubbles form around edges; remove from heat. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and yolk, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk into hot half-and-half mixture. Strain through a sieve.
- Pour into dish coated with caramel. Place in a roasting pan on center rack of oven; add boiling water to reach halfway up sides of custard dish. Bake until custard is set around edges and still slightly jiggly in center, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove dish from water bath and let cool completely, then refrigerate, uncovered, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Run a thin, flexible knife around edge of crème caramel to release it. Place a serving plate on top, flip to unmold, and serve.
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Matthew Graham
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.
Ruben Crisanto
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this dessert. The caramel flavor really shines through.
Q khan Q khan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite desserts. It's so creamy and delicious.
Eddie Coehlo
[email protected]I've made this coffee crème caramel several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a dinner party.
Abbas Khan3344
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.
Baby Kho
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the caramel to set, but other than that, this recipe was great.
Damo Dom
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but the dessert turned out great in the end.
Luke Schneider
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Matteo Jason
[email protected]This coffee crème caramel is a must-try for any coffee lover. It's the perfect way to end a meal.
Skk mamun Khan
[email protected]I made this for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.
Zaheer ansari Ansari
[email protected]This crème caramel is so rich and decadent. It's definitely a special occasion dessert.
Qadeer roonjho
[email protected]I love the combination of coffee and caramel in this dessert. It's the perfect after-dinner treat.
Affan Kazi
[email protected]This was my first time making crème caramel, and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were delicious.
Md Hasib Tajsbdim
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of crème caramel, but this coffee-flavored version was a game-changer. The coffee flavor really added a nice depth of flavor.
Dancing Calories
[email protected]This coffee crème caramel was a hit at my dinner party! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness from the coffee, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.