Caramel Custards

By taniaf

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp water
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325. Heat sugar and water in a pan over medium heat, swirling, until deep amber, 7 minutes. Carefully whisk in cream and milk.
Whisk together yolks, vanilla, and a pinch salt. Slowly pour caramel mix into yolk mix, whisking constantly. Skim bubbles from top. Divide among 4 6-oz dishes.
Set dishes in a 9 inch square baking dish. Pour boiling water into dish to come halfway up sides of dishes. Bake until custards are just set but jiggle slightly, 25-30 minutes. Remove from water with tongs, refrigerate 20 minutes.
Can top with whipped cream.