This Mexican version of crème caramel is slowly baked in a pie plate. Best made the day before serving.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
- Stir 1⁄2 cup sugar with water in Multipurpose Pot over medium heat until dissolved. Boil, occasionally swirling pot (not stirring), for 5 minutes, until mixture turns syrupy and a deep-amber colour.
- Pour into a 9" glass pie plate. Tilt to coat bottom evenly. Set plate inside a large oven-proof pan and set aside.
- Whisk eggs with yolks and remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar in a bowl. Whisk in milk and vanilla extract. Pour over caramel.
- Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up the side of pie plate. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until a knife tip inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool completely in water bath. Remove plate, cover and refrigerate to chill completely.
- To serve, run knife around inside edge to loosen. Place a serving plate overtop, then quickly invert and lift off pan.
Health Tip: Using low-fat dairy products is a great way to reduce artery-clogging saturated fat.
Per serving: Calories 170, Fat 7 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 235 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 18 g), Protein 8 g.
1 hr & 15 min
8 servings
$0.73/serving1 hr & 15 min8 servings$0.73/servingFor over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
- Stir 1⁄2 cup sugar with water in Multipurpose Pot over medium heat until dissolved. Boil, occasionally swirling pot (not stirring), for 5 minutes, until mixture turns syrupy and a deep-amber colour.
- Pour into a 9" glass pie plate. Tilt to coat bottom evenly. Set plate inside a large oven-proof pan and set aside.
- Whisk eggs with yolks and remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar in a bowl. Whisk in milk and vanilla extract. Pour over caramel.
- Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up the side of pie plate. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until a knife tip inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool completely in water bath. Remove plate, cover and refrigerate to chill completely.
- To serve, run knife around inside edge to loosen. Place a serving plate overtop, then quickly invert and lift off pan.
Health Tip: Using low-fat dairy products is a great way to reduce artery-clogging saturated fat.
Per serving: Calories 170, Fat 7 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 235 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 18 g), Protein 8 g.
