Vanilla Custard with Caramel Sauce

Vanilla Custard with Caramel Sauce is a classic dessert that is loved by many. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The creamy vanilla custard is perfectly complemented by the rich and sweet caramel sauce. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this delicious dessert in just a few easy steps.

Ingredients:

- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup water (for caramel sauce)

Serving: 4

Cooking Tips:

- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the custard from burning.
- Be sure to stir the custard constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- When making the caramel sauce, be careful not to burn it. Keep a close eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it turns a deep amber color.

Instructions:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Remove from heat and pour the custard into individual serving dishes. Let cool to room temperature.
6. To make the caramel sauce, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
7. Increase the heat to high and cook the sugar mixture, without stirring, until it turns a deep amber color.
8. Remove from heat and carefully pour the caramel sauce over the custard.
9. Serve the Vanilla Custard with Caramel Sauce chilled.
Appearance and Taste:
This dish is a perfect combination of creamy and sweet. The vanilla custard is smooth and velvety, while the caramel sauce adds a rich and decadent flavor. The dish has a beautiful golden color and is sure to impress your guests.
Type of Dish: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Egg yolks, Milk, Sugar