Orange Caramel Custard

A classic French dessert featuring orange-infused milk custard baked over a rich homemade caramel base until perfectly wobbly.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 424.6 kcals 1698.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.9 grams 255.4 grams
Fat 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Protein 10.5 grams 42.1 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
4
piece
Orange
zest only

Steps

  • Process orange zest and caster sugar into a fine powder.
  • Warm milk with the orange sugar mixture in a saucepan until just below simmering.
  • Remove from heat and let infuse covered for one hour.
  • Cook granulated sugar with 60ml water in a heavy pan until it becomes dark caramel.
  • Divide the caramel into four moulds and leave to cool.
  • Preheat your oven to 150°C.
  • Beat eggs and yolks together then strain the infused milk into them.
  • Strain the mixture again to ensure smoothness and remove surface froth.
  • Ladle the custard into the caramel-lined moulds.
  • Place moulds in a roasting tin filled three-quarters high with hot water.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes until set with a wobble.
  • Cool the moulds and chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
  • Run a knife around the edges to unmould onto shallow dishes.