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Photo: "Original Vanilla Crème Caramel" by L.A.
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Article by Emily Saurack
This article was written by our intern, Emily Saurack. Emily is a rising High School senior with a penchant for food, French, and photography. With inspiration from her extensive collection of cookbooks, Emily has been baking for her large family holiday gatherings and for charity events benefiting The Sharing Shelf. Emily founded a baking kit company called MixItReal, where she demonstrates healthy recipes for which she sells and delivers pre-packaged ingredients. Emily recently apprenticed at Estelle Gourmet, where she assisted with teaching French cooking classes. She has DELF level B1 certification and is working toward level B2 and hopes to one day study in France where, with her camera by her side, she could explore French cuisine and culture.
Although its original name is French, it is unknown who the true creators of this delicious custard and caramel dessert are. Its many other names include flan, crema caramella, crème renversée, and caramel pudding. The Spanish, English, and French all claim to have originated this dessert, each with slightly different recipes. The Flan version—made in Spain—can vary slightly, often having a sponge cake base or savory filling.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes, plus chill for 4 hours
Yield: 4 ramekins
For the Base:
For The Caramel:
Bon appétit!