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Specialty Coffee Crème Caramel

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This specialty coffee crème caramel is a refined version of the classic French dessert, combining silky smooth custard with aromatic espresso and rich caramel. It’s elegant, easy to make, and perfect for coffee lovers.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bain-marie
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 150 g granulated sugar (for the caramel)
  • 500 ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 60 ml espresso coffee (2 double espressos)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 25 g granulated sugar (for the custard)
  • 1 sachet vanilla sugar (about 7.5 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 135°C.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 150 g sugar over medium heat without stirring until a golden caramel forms.
  3. Quickly pour the caramel into 4 ramekins, dividing evenly. Let cool at room temperature.
  4. Brew the espresso and set aside.
  5. Heat the milk in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the espresso.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, 25 g sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth.
  7. Gradually whisk the warm coffee-milk mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently to avoid curdling.
  8. Pour the custard over the set caramel in the ramekins.
  9. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour boiling water around them to create a water bath.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes or until custard is set with a slight wobble in the center.
  11. Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use whole milk for a richer texture.
  • Mix gently to avoid bubbles in the custard.
  • The caramel will harden but soften again during baking.
  • Serve chilled and unmold carefully after full cooling.
  • Best made a day ahead for optimal flavor and texture.

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