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Creme Caramela

Creme Caramela is built on Sugar, Butter Melted, and Vanilla. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a 1-quart (6-cup) star-shaped aluminum cake pan melt 1/2 cup sugar and burn to caramel stage.

2. 2

   Rotate the pan to spread caramel all around the sides.

3. 3

   Beat the egg mixture again.

4. 4

   Pour it quickly into the cake pan.

5. 5

   Cover the pan with aluminum foil which has been well buttered on the under side.

6. 6

   Place the pan in a larger pan half filled with water (as you would do a custard).

7. 7

   Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove cover and test with a silver knife (when it comes out clean, custard is done).

9. 9

   Chill until thoroughly cold.

10. 10

    Turn the caramela out onto a 10 to 12-inch platter. Garnish with maraschino or candied cherries on top and sides.