Caramel Pots de Creme
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325F.
- Place six 2/3-cup souffle dishes or 3/4-cup custard cups in large roasting pan.
- Combine sugar and water in heavy large saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat; boil without stirring until deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 6 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups cream and milk (mixture will bubble vigorously).
- Stir until caramel dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- Beat yolks in large bowl until foamy.
- Gradually whisk in warm caramel.
- Strain into 4-cup glass measuring cup.
- Divide among dishes.
- Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of dishes.
- Cover pan with foil.
- Bake until custard is just set at edges but still moves in center when shaken gently, about 1 hour.
- Remove from water; cool on rack.
- Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
- (Can be made 2 days ahead.
- Cover; keep chilled.)
- Beat 1/4 cup cream in small bowl until soft peaks form.
- Spoon cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
- Pipe 1 rosette in center of each custard.
- Serve chilled.
sugar, water, whipping cream, milk, egg yolks
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/caramel-pots-de-creme-4640 (may not work)