Mom`s Special Caramel Custard
By: Prathima
Published: Friday, December 17, 2010 - 1:07am

Ingredients




For the custard:
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon Flavoring: vanilla essence OR a pinch of grated nutmeg
For the caramel:
1/4 cup sugar
2 a tsp or of plain water

Preparation

1 For this delicious custard, follow the recipe below.... 2 For the caramel : 3 Take the sugar & water in a thick bottomed pan. Heat it over medium heat without stirring. When sugar begins to melt, tilt the pan gently so that the sugar is melted evenly. Heat till sugar caramelizes - turns golden brown. Pour the caramel into the pudding mould & tilt & rotate gently so that the caramel spreads evenly. Set aside to cool a bit. 4 For the custard : 5 Heat milk till warm over gas or in microwave. 6 In a separate bowl break the eggs, add the sugar & flavor of your choice & mix gently with a whisk. 7 Add the warm milk & mix gently. Strain. Pour the strained egg-milk mixture into the mould (over the caramel). Do not stir! Cover the mould with a lid. Close with the cooker lid. Pressure cook upto 3 whistles. 8 Alternatively, you could cover the mould with a lid or aluminium foil & place in cooker. Close with the cooker lid & steam for 25 to 30 mins till done. 9 Serving tips : 10 Chill the cooked custard in the refrigerator for minimum 3-4 hrs. Then unmould on a decorative serving plate with the caramel side up & serve. 11 You could have them warm too if you do not have the patience to wait to dig in to this delicious creme caramel!