Gluten Free Caramel Custard

Silky, trembling custard crowned with a glossy pool of amber caramel — this is the kind of dessert that looks like it came from a proper restaurant kitchen but comes together with just a handful of everyday ingredients. Every component is naturally free of gluten, so there's no substitution stress or specialty flour hunting required; the magic here is pure technique and pantry staples. The water bath is the real hero, coaxing the eggs and milk into that impossibly smooth, creamy texture without a single crack or rubbery edge. Tempering the hot milk slowly into the egg mixture keeps everything silky rather than scrambled, and straining the custard before it hits the ramekins guarantees a flawless finish. The deep amber caramel — built from just sugar and water — transforms into a luscious sauce the moment you flip the ramekin onto the plate, pooling dramatically around the base. It needs a few hours in the fridge to fully set, which actually makes it a brilliant make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or a special weeknight treat.

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