Mom`s Special Caramel Custard

Photo: Prathima

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

For this delicious custard, follow the recipe below....

For the caramel :

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.

For the custard :

Heat milk till warm over gas or in microwave.

In a separate bowl break the eggs, add the sugar & flavor of your choice & mix gently with a whisk.

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.

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.

Serving tips :

Chill the cooked custard in the refrigerator for minimum 3-4 hrs. Then unmould on a decorative serving p late with the caramel side up & serve.

You could have them warm too if you do not have the patience to wait to dig in to this delicious creme caramel!