Sous Vide Crème Caramel – Pudge Factor
Sous Vide Crème Caramel is a decadent dessert that features a silky smooth custard topped with a rich caramel layer, all crafted effortlessly using the sous vide technique. This elegant treat is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or indulging in a sweet escape during quiet evenings at home. With its creamy vanilla essence and melt-in-your-mouth texture, Sous Vide Crème Caramel transforms any meal into an extraordinary occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sous Vide
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water (for caramel)
Instructions
- Prepare your sous vide setup by filling the container with water and preheating to 85°C (185°F).
- Make the caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and water. Stir until dissolved, then boil without stirring until golden brown. Quickly pour into ramekins.
- Blend eggs, remaining sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in each ramekin, filling them three-quarters full.
- Submerge ramekins in the preheated water bath and cook for 60 minutes.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg