SUGAR
70g (1/3 cup)
WATER
20ml (4 tsp)
HOT WATER
15ml
EGGS
4
EGG YOLK
2
SUGAR
70g (20g+50g)
MILK
420ml (1 3/4 cups)
HEAVY CREAM
100ml (1/2 cup)
VANILLA EXTRACT
1tsp
Instructions
Place the sugar and 4 tsp water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture becomes dark and caramelized. Once the mixture turns to caramel, add the extra hot water and stir.
Step 1
Pour the caramel into a baking dish, making sure that the entire surface is covered with the caramel. Allow to cool.
Step 2
In the meanwhile, make the custard. In another pan, combine the sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until dissolved. Allow to cool.
Step 3
In another bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar, and mix.
Step 4
Pour in cooled milk into the egg mixture.
Step 5
Pour the mixture through a sieve, and transfer it to a pan.
Step 6
Strain the mixture again, pouring it onto the cooled caramel.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in a water bath and cover with foil. Bake with water at 150°C (300°F) for 50 minutes.
Step 8
Invert the dish carefully onto a serving plate.
Step 9
Slice with a sharp knife, and serve.
Step 10
Enjoy!
