Lupin Free Caramel Custard
Silky, golden, and crowned with a glossy pool of amber caramel, this classic custard is the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just milk, eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt — which means there's nothing hidden to worry about for anyone avoiding lupin or lupin-derived additives that sometimes sneak into packaged desserts and flour-based sweets. Since lupin flour is occasionally used as a filler or protein booster in commercial custards and puddings, making this one from scratch puts you fully in control. The technique here is straightforward: a careful caramel, a gently tempered egg-and-milk mixture, and a slow water-bath bake that coaxes the custard into that signature trembling set. Straining the custard before it goes into the ramekins ensures a perfectly smooth, lump-free texture every single time. After a few hours in the fridge, the caramel loosens into a pourable sauce that cascades down the sides the moment you unmold it onto the plate. It's an elegant finish to any dinner and a genuinely satisfying project to pull off at home.
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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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