Caramel Pudding:
๐ฎ Caramel Custard Pudding
๐ฎ Custard Ingredients
- 1 tin condensed milk (397 g)
- 1 tin water (use the same condensed milk tin)
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
๐ฎ Caramel Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
๐ฎ How to Make the Caramel
- Place the sugar in a metal pan and cook over medium heat.
- Allow the sugar to melt gradually. Do not stir with a spoon. You can gently swirl the pan if needed.
- Once the sugar has melted completely and turns a deep golden-brown colour, remove the pan from the heat.
- Immediately pour the caramel into the baking mould or tray you will use for the pudding.
- Carefully tilt and rotate the mould to spread the caramel evenly over the bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.
๐ฎ How to Make the Custard
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat well using a whisk or electric beater.
- Add the condensed milk and water, and beat until well combined.
- Add the vanilla essence and mix well.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared caramel-coated mould.
- Place the mould inside a larger baking tray and carefully pour hot water into the tray, coming about halfway up the sides of the mould. This creates a water bath (bain-marie) and helps the custard cook gently and evenly.
- Bake uncovered at 170°C (340°F) for approximately 50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still has a slight wobble in the centre.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool completely.
- Refrigerate for 5–6 hours, or preferably overnight, before unmoulding.
๐ฎ Tips for Perfect Caramel
⏺ Do not stir the caramel with a spoon. Stirring can cause the sugar to crystallize and seize. Instead, gently swirl the pan as the sugar melts.
⏺ The colour of the caramel is completely up to you. I like mine a deep chocolate-brown colour, but you can stop cooking it earlier for a lighter caramel.
⏺ Remember, the darker the caramel, the more intense its flavour will be. A very dark caramel can develop a slightly smoky, bittersweet flavour. Just be careful not to let it burn, as burnt caramel will taste bitter.
๐ฎ How to Unmould the Pudding
- Once the pudding has been thoroughly chilled, carefully run a thin knife or small spatula around the edges of the custard to loosen it from the mould.
- Place a serving plate over the top of the mould.
- Hold the plate and mould firmly together and carefully turn them upside down in one quick motion.
- Gently shake the mould to help release the pudding.
- Carefully lift the mould away. The caramel syrup will naturally flow down the sides of the pudding.
Enjoy your delicious, silky Caramel Custard Pudding! ๐ฎ