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Caramel Cream Pudding: The Secret to Making It Perfect Every Time!
There’s something undeniably comforting about Caramel Cream Pudding—silky, rich, and kissed with golden caramel that melts on your tongue. A timeless dessert with a luxurious texture and elegant flavor, it’s a showstopper that’s surprisingly simple to make at home… if you know a few key secrets.
Whether you’re making it for a special dinner, a holiday celebration, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, mastering caramel cream pudding is easier than you think. Let’s walk through how to make it perfectly every time—plus the tips that take it from good to unforgettable.
🍮 What Is Caramel Cream Pudding?
Caramel cream pudding is a smooth, custard-style dessert made with eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and vanilla. It’s often topped—or lined on the bottom—with homemade caramel, which creates a beautiful glaze when inverted onto a plate. Known in some cultures as flan or crème caramel, this dessert is a global favorite for a reason.
🥄 Ingredients for the Perfect Pudding
For the caramel:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
For the custard:
- 2 cups whole milk (or 1 ½ cups milk + ½ cup heavy cream for extra richness)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
🧑🍳 How to Make It
1. Make the Caramel
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat without stirring—just swirl the pan gently—until it turns a deep golden color. Immediately pour the hot caramel into ramekins or a pudding mold, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
Secret #1: Don’t walk away! Caramel can go from golden to burnt in seconds. As soon as it’s amber, remove it from the heat.
2. Prepare the Custard
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Heat the milk (or milk and cream) in a saucepan until warm but not boiling. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
