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Caramel is a dish that delights both children and the elderly, and it's incredibly easy to make. So, why wait? Let's make it right away with the following caramel recipe.
The following caramel recipe is so simple that even those who rarely cook can easily accomplish it. Let's get started right away.
Simple Caramel Recipe
Ingredients for Simple Caramel Recipe:
- Chicken eggs: 2;
- Chicken egg yolks: 1 yolk;
- Unsweetened fresh milk: 280ml;
- Sugar: 1-3 tablespoons (adjust according to individual taste preferences)
- Lime;
- Cold water.
Steps to Make Easy Caramel:
Caramel Part:
Place a pot on the stove, add sugar into the pot, then pour enough water to cover the sugar, shake the pot gently to distribute the sugar and water evenly. Turn on the stove to medium heat, occasionally shake the pot to evenly caramelize the sugar and water. Cook until the mixture turns to the color of amber, then remove the pot from the heat, add a few drops of lime and stir well, then pour into molds.
Flan Part:
Step 1: Crack 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk into a bowl. Beat the eggs until they are well combined, it's faster to use a whisk. For those who prefer it sweeter, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar and beat together.
Step 2: Take a pot, pour fresh milk and condensed milk into it, place it on the stove over medium heat and stir well by hand. Cook until the milk is almost boiling, then slowly pour the hot milk into the bowl containing the egg-sugar mixture, gently pouring while stirring continuously.
Simple Steps to Make Caramel
Step 3: Strain the mixture through a sieve for smoothness, then pour into molds with the caramel layer already in place.
Step 4: Bake or steam the caramel
With this simple caramel recipe, you can use either an oven or a steamer to bake the cake.
Baking the cake using the caramel recipe:
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes. Place the cake on a tray, pour boiling water into the tray so that the water covers about ½ of the mold.
Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius until done. You can test if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the cake and if it comes out clean without sticking and without water, the cake is done.
Steaming the cake using the caramel recipe: Use a two-layer steamer or a steaming basket, boil water. When the water is boiling, reduce the heat and place the cake in the steamer. Cover the top with a clean cloth to prevent water vapor from dripping onto the cake, which may cause the surface to become uneven. Steam the cake for about 40 to 45 minutes. Every 10 minutes during steaming, open the lid to wipe off any condensation. After about 40 minutes of steaming, test the cake by inserting a toothpick into the middle; if the toothpick comes out clean and dry, the cake is done.
Put the caramel into molds and store in the refrigerator
Step 5: After the cake has cooled, store it in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 hours. Use a knife to loosen around the edges of the mold, then flip it onto a plate, and you'll have a delicious caramel dessert.
Excellent Result of the Simple Caramel Recipe
Important note for making caramel:
When heating the cream, it should only be heated until warm, not boiled before adding the eggs to prevent them from curdling and minimize cake pitting.
With just simple steps and ingredients readily available in the kitchen, you can have a delicious caramel dessert that everyone will love.
Wishing you success with this simple caramel recipe!
