Rice Free Caramel Custard

Silky, golden, and crowned with a glossy pool of amber caramel, this classic baked custard is pure elegance in a ramekin. It's naturally free of grains and starches — the entire recipe relies on eggs, whole milk, and sugar, so there's nothing to swap out or second-guess. The technique is straightforward once you understand the two key steps: building a deep, properly darkened caramel and tempering the eggs slowly so the custard stays smooth rather than scrambled. A gentle water bath in the oven does the heavy lifting, coaxing the mixture into that signature wobble-in-the-center set that signals it's perfectly done. Straining the custard before it goes into the ramekins is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that impossibly silky texture when you finally unmold it. The dramatic flip onto a rimmed plate — watching the caramel cascade down the sides — is genuinely one of the most satisfying moments in home cooking. Make these a day ahead and let the fridge do the rest; they only get better as they chill.

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