Creamy Pots Filled with Salted Caramel
Sweet indulgence awaits you with these Salted Caramel Pots de Crème! Here's the revamped take on the French favorite that's sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Caramel, you'll need:- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar- A pinch of sea salt- 1/4 cup corn syrup- 2 cups heavy cream- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
For the Custard, gather:- 12 large egg yolks- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract- Fleur de sel or coarse gray salt, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, salt, corn syrup, and approximately 1/4 cup water. Stir over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Cook until the mixture becomes more viscous, about 5 to 8 minutes, without burning.
- Remove the pan from heat and gradually add the heavy cream and milk while whisking continuously to incorporate. Put the mixture to one side.
- Whisk together egg yolks, vanilla, and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl. Slowly ladle the cream mixture into the egg mixture, continuously stirring with a whisk. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to remove any clumps. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and remove the wrap, removing any bubbles.
- Fill a deep baking dish or roasting pan with the ramekins. Fill the dish halfway with hot water. Pour the custard into the ramekins.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the custards are no longer jiggly in the center. Remove and cool them in the water bath to help them set. Chill the custards in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and garnish with salt just before serving.
Alternatively, for a crunchier top, consider a quick caramelization of sugar on the ramekins before filling and baking. Adjust the baking time based on the size of your ramekins, ranging from 1 to 4 minutes under the broiler until caramelized.
Enjoy the decadent fusion of creamy custard and smooth caramel with these Salted Caramel Pots de Crème!
Uncategorized dishes can include this Salted Caramel Pots de Crème recipe, which boasts a nutritious balance of cream and sugar. To prepare the cre, you'll need to follow the caramel instructions for the foundation, using granulated sugar, sea salt, corn syrup, heavy cream, and milk. The custard instructions involve whisking together egg yolks, vanilla, and sugar, then slowly incorporating the caramel mixture and baking until set. Each dish, garnished with fleur de sel or coarse gray salt, offers a delightful blend of textures that is literally a sweet indulgence.
