Rich Cream Caramel Custard

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 8 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon extract
• Sugar for caramelizing

Method

1. 1 Bring the cream to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla or lemon extract.
2. 2 Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar into the cooled cream until well combined. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
3. 3 Melt sugar in a saucepan until it turns into a dark amber caramel. Quickly coat the inside of a smooth mold with the caramel.
4. 4 Pour the cream mixture into the caramel-lined mold. Place in a bain-marie (water bath) and boil for 1 hour.
5. 5 Remove from heat and let cool. Serve hot or cold.