Chef Jean-Pierre's Crème Caramel

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A heavenly dessert featuring a smooth, creamy custard base topped with a rich, perfectly cooked mahogany caramel. This recipe uses a secret ingredient—white chocolate—and specific techniques to ensure a silky texture without any air bubbles.

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Cooking Time
Active time: approx. 30 mins; Total time: Overnight (includes baking and cooling)
Difficulty
medium
Servings
4 servings (6 oz each)

🍳 Cooking Flow

Cook sugar and water to mahogany color, add splash of water, pour into cups and freeze to set. → Heat milk/cream with sugar and white chocolate; temper into eggs mixed with vanilla. → Strain custard, pour into cups, and remove bubbles. → Bake in a water bath at 275°F (135°C) for 1 hour. → Cool at room temp, refrigerate overnight, then unmold to serve.

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Ingredients List

Sugar (for caramel):1/2 cup
Water (for caramel base):2 oz
Water (to stop caramel cooking):1 small oz (approx. 1 tbsp)
Milk and Heavy Cream mixture (Half & Half):Approx. 24 oz (3 cups) total
Sugar (for custard):1/4 cup
White Chocolate:2 oz
Salt:2 pinches (divided)
Large Eggs:4
Pure Vanilla Extract (Tahitian preferred):1 tbsp
Non-stick cooking spray:Small amount
Hot water:For water bath

Important Notes

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Resist the temptation to stir the caramel while it cooks; only wash down sides with a brush.

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Do not use a whisk for the custard; use a spoon or fork to avoid creating air bubbles which ruin the texture.

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Cooling at room temperature before refrigeration is crucial to prevent air bubbles from forming due to rapid temperature change.

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The caramel must be a dark mahogany color for the best flavor; light caramel lacks depth.

📺Channel:Chef Jean-Pierre
👀Views:2,791,880
👍Likes:87,233
📅Published:3/6/2023

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