Celery Free Caramel Custard
Few desserts are as quietly showstopping as a silky caramel custard that slides out of its ramekin in one perfect, glossy motion. The deep amber caramel is made from scratch right on the stovetop — just sugar and water cooked until rich and burnished — then poured into ramekins where it waits to become a luscious sauce once the whole thing is inverted. The custard itself is a beautifully simple blend of whole milk, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt, tempered carefully so it bakes up impossibly smooth. A gentle water bath in the oven is the real secret here, coaxing the custard to set evenly without any rubbery edges or cracked tops. This is naturally a great fit for anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, since the ingredient list is clean and straightforward with zero hidden vegetable extracts or flavoring blends to second-guess. The hardest part is honestly the wait — a few hours in the fridge lets everything firm up and meld before that satisfying unmolding moment. Serve it straight from the fridge and let that caramel pool do all the talking.
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4 servings
For the caramel
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
For the custard
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place four 6-oz ramekins in a deep 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the syrup turns a deep amber color, 8–10 minutes. Watch closely — the caramel can darken quickly once it begins to color. Immediately pour the caramel evenly among the four ramekins, tilting each to coat the bottom. Work quickly; the caramel will set within about 30 seconds.
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