CREME CARAMELA - SUDANESE CARAMEL CUSTARD.

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Creme Caramela - Sudanese Caramel Custard. image

This is a traditional recipe for the famous Sudanese version of creme caramel. Posted for ZWT 4. If you dont have a star shaped mould then use what you have. You can also make individidual servings.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 eggs
1 quart milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ounce melted butter, plus extra
melted butter, for greasing
1 tablespoon banana extract or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup maraschino cherry (or glace)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a 2 quart bowl, beat the eggs, milk & 1/2 the sugar until mixture is frothy. Add the butter & banana / vanilla extract & mix again, then set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar - place in a small pan & cook on med-high heat until it has melted & has reached the caramel stage.
  • Pour the caramel into a 1 1/2 quart star shaped aluminium pan. Rotate the pan to spread caramel all around the sides.
  • Beat the egg mixture again & pour it quickly into the cake pan.
  • Cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil which has been well buttered on the under side.
  • Place the pan in a larger pan half filled with water (as you would do a custard).
  • Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and test with metal skewer - if it comes out clean the custard is done.
  • Allow to cool then place in the refridgerator for approximately 4 hours .
  • Turn the caramella out onto a 10-12" platter.
  • Garnish with maraschino or glace cherries on top and sides & serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 314.9, Sodium 200.4, Carbohydrate 41.7, Sugar 34.1, Protein 13.8

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