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Classic French Crème au Caramel

The ultimate classic of the French dessert kitchen is a silky crème caramel. The lovely dessert is a showstopper on the dinner table.
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6,052
50 min
TOTAL TIME
288
CALORIES
$0.47
PER SERVING
Classic French Crème au Caramel
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Vanilla Extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
Egg Yolks
3 whole egg yolks
Eggs
2 whole eggs
Salt
salt
Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp lemon juice
Whole Milk
2 cups whole milk
Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
23 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
View Directions on The Spruce Eats
Health Info
Macros
41g
CARBS
12g
FAT
2g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I properly melt caramel candies?
Can I add caramel candies to my brownie batter?
Do caramel candies stick to baking paper?
Can I turn caramel candies into caramel sauce?
Can I use caramel candies in homemade ice cream?
Why did my melted caramel candies turn hard?
Why are my caramel candies getting burnt while melting?
Can I add anything to my melting caramel candies to make them taste better?
How can I prevent caramel candies from sticking to my hands?
Can caramel candies be used to make caramel apples?