We were thinking that we would ultimately compare the creme caramel from different brands! We bought the 'Classic Creme Caramel' from White Wings ($2.40 from coles).With K being the model + the person making the creme caramel, I am the paparazzi, happily enjoying my authority in directing progress (Me: "Stoppp! don't move, little bit more, yeeessss that perfect") =]
The Package, what comes with it, the things that you will need and basic prep.
Firstly the ramekins need a thin coat of oil. It is best to use the oil spray, other wise you will end up with oily creme caramel!
Pouring the caramel mixture along with the 1/2 cup boiling water + mix
The smell of the caramel started to waffle(?) in the kitchen as soon as the boiling water is poured in. Oh the wonders of modern technology, instant caramel! Mind you the consistency does look a bit dodgy.
Then comes bringing the 3 cups of milk to a gentle simmer, add the - scarily looking, bright, neon yellow - 'custard' to the simmering milk.
Pouring, pouring and more pouring. 2 hours in the fridge and tada!
It was advised that the custard to be poured on to the back of the spoon to minimise the mixing of the custard and the caramel sauce at the bottom. A picture perfect creme caramel (ok probably not, there are so many things wrong with the picture!)
Taste wise? Extremely sweet, it is also missing the good 'authentic' creamy taste of the traditional custard made with real eggs and cream and the caramel was missing the slightly bitter, smokey and rich flavours of the aromatic compound formed during the millard reaction (joining of the sugar and protein - chemistry talk time!!)
After this attempt, I think I will probably still try another brand but would really avoid all these 'straight out of a packet' mixes in the future. I mean how hard can making creme caramel be?! *putting that on to my to do list*
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That looks pretty good although a shame that it's missing the creaminess. Do you remember the ones in the fridge section where you broke off the tips and it would dislodge? I used to think that was the coolest thing ever when I was little lol.
ReplyDeleteThe wonders of food packaging these days! I am continually fascinated! Have you seen the new berocca drinks? where as soon as you open the cap a berocca tablet falls into the liquid!! Who ever designed these must be really good at setting booby traps!
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