Indulge in sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Japanese Castella custard pudding. This dessert brings together a luscious caramel base, a smooth custard middle, and a fluffy Castella cake topping. Perfect for a light dessert or dinner parties.
Divide the ready made caramel sauce into 4 heat proof glass cups.
CUSTARD
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Heat the milk to about 140°F in a saucepan. Remove from heat.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar.
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Pour the warm milk gradually into the egg mixture while stirring to incorporate completely. Strain this mix through a sieve to ensure a smooth custard. Set aside.
CASTELLA CAKE
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Preheat your oven to 302°F.
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In a separate bowl, combine the egg, sugar, and honey. Whisk this mixture over a water bath until it forms soft peaks.
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Fold in the sifted flour into the egg mixture.
BAKING
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Pour the custard mixture over the caramel sauce in the cups.
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Then, gently pour the Castella cake batter over the custard mixture.
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Place the cups into a deep baking tray with a kitchen towel at the bottom.
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Pour enough hot water into the baking tray to reach the level of the custard in the cups.
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Bake in the pre-heated oven for 40 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, take the cups out of the hot water bath. Tap each cup with a spoon to avoid shrinkage of Castella cake.