Monday, May 19, 2008

Creme Caramel


Ingredients
Caramel

Sugar - 1/4th cup
Custard
Eggs - 4-5
Milk - 2 1/2 cups
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Vanilla essence - few drops
Nutmeg powder - 1/4th tsp
Method
* To make caramel, take sugar add one tablespoon of water in a microwave bowl and cook,uncovered,on Microwave HIGH(100%)for ona and a half to two minutes or till it caramalises. Pour into a mould. Allow to cool and set.
* Put milk in a bowl and heat on Microwave HIGH(100%)for five minutes. Allow it to cool slightly.
* Preheat the Convection oven to 200 degree.
* In a bowl break eggs,add sugar and whisk gently to blend well.
* Strain this mixture and pour into the mould with the caramel. Sprinkle nutmeg powder. Cover the mould with a foil.
* Cook in the preheated oven for five minutes.To check if it is done,rest by inserting a skewer or knife.It should come out clean.Allow standing time of ten to fifteen minutes.Unmould on a serving plate.Can be served hot or cold.

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