Holiday Caramel Custard

Total Time
About 1 hour, plus overnight refrigeration
Rating
4(5)
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Rum and nutmeg give this classic a subtle holiday flavor. Plan to prepare it at least 12 hours before serving.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 1cup sugar
  • 3tablespoons water
  • 3eggs
  • 2egg yolks
  • ½teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3tablespoons light rum
  • cups milk
  • ½cup heavy cream
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

322 calories; 14 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 39 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 85 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a four-to-five-cup baking dish or mold.

  2. Step 2

    Swirl one-half cup of the sugar with the water in a heavy saucepan or skillet until the sugar has dissolved. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a uniform honey-brown color. Pour the caramel into the baking dish, tilting the dish so the caramel coats the bottom.

  3. Step 3

    Beat eggs and egg yolks together. Beat in the remaining half-cup of sugar and the nutmeg until light. Stir in the rum, milk and cream.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set the dish in a pan of hot water that comes about half-way up the sides of the dish, place them in the oven and bake about 45 minutes, until the surface of the custard is firm to the touch and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The custard should not feel very stiff.

  5. Step 5

    Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it at least six hours or overnight. Just before serving, run a knife around the sides of the dish, then unmold the custard onto a serving plate that has a lip so the caramel will not run off.

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