Classic baked crème caramel with whole milk, vanilla beans and deep amber caramel—a make-ahead baked custard for family dinners or simple dessert service.
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
40 mins
Servings
8
Chef's Tips
Cook the caramel to a deep amber colour for balanced flavour.
Strain the custard to ensure a silky texture.
Bake until just set with a gentle wobble.
Chill overnight for best flavour and texture.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Servings
8 servings1×
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Custard
Caramel
Instructions
Prepare the caramel
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (395°F).
- 2
Cook sugar in a dry saucepan until amber; divide between molds.
Make the custard
- 1
Heat milk with vanilla; infuse.
- 2
Whisk eggs with sugar; temper with hot milk.
- 3
Strain the custard.
Bake
- 1
Pour custard over caramel; bake in bain-marie for 25 minutes.
- 2
Cool, then chill 4 hours or overnight.
Serve
- 1
Loosen edges, invert onto a plate, and serve chilled.
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Vanilla Creme Caramel Pudding
Vanilla Creme Caramel Pudding
This creme caramel is a baked custard made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, with a caramel layer poured into the molds before baking. Once chilled and inverted, the caramel becomes the sauce for serving.
Custard and Caramel
Custard and Caramel
The recipe uses a dry caramel for a deeper flavor and a milk-based custard for a lighter texture than some richer custards. Straining the mixture before baking helps keep the final texture smoother.
Baking Method
Baking Method
The custards are baked in a bain-marie so they set gently. Bake until the center still has a slight wobble, then cool and chill before unmolding.
Serving Notes
Serving Notes
Creme caramel is best served chilled after the caramel has had time to loosen. It can be served plain or with berries or lightly whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories 47524%
% Reference Intake*
Total Fat 10g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 190mg
Sodium 80mg
Total Carbohydrates 88g34%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 80g89%
Protein 10g20%
* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.
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Daniel
· 5 Nov 2025Dinner-party favourite. Not too sweet.
Ruth
· 19 Aug 2025Overnight chilling made it even better.
Alex
· 2 Jun 2025Good texture. Worked well in ramekins.
Marie
· 15 Apr 2025Smooth and easy to make.
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