Oats Free Caramel Custard
Silky, golden, and crowned with a glossy pool of amber caramel, this baked custard is the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the handful of ingredients it actually requires. Every component — sugar, eggs, milk, salt — is naturally free of grains and oats, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. The technique does all the heavy lifting: a gentle water bath keeps the heat even and the texture impossibly smooth, while tempering the eggs slowly into the hot milk prevents any graininess. That deep amber caramel, cooked until it just hits the edge of bitter-sweet, transforms into a flowing sauce the moment you flip the ramekin onto the plate. Chilling the custard for at least three hours is non-negotiable — it's what takes the texture from good to genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you're cooking for someone with a grain sensitivity or just craving a classic that delivers every single time, this one earns a permanent spot in your dessert rotation.
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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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