Nutmeg Free Caramel Custard

Silky, golden, and impossibly elegant, this caramel custard is the kind of dessert that looks like it came from a proper French bistro but comes together with a handful of pantry staples. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just sugar, water, whole milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt — so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden spice blends that might sneak in unwanted flavors. Many classic custard recipes lean on warming spices, but this one lets the deep, bittersweet caramel and rich egg-and-milk base do all the talking. The technique is straightforward: a quick stovetop caramel, a gently tempered custard, and a slow water-bath bake that coaxes everything into a perfectly set, trembling texture. Straining the custard before it goes into the ramekins ensures a flawlessly smooth result, and the long chill in the fridge means you can make these well ahead of serving. When you flip one onto a plate and watch that amber caramel cascade down the sides, it feels like a genuine kitchen triumph. This is pure, unfussy comfort — nothing more, nothing less.

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