Name: Sesame Honey Crème Caramel
Yield: Makes one 8-inch (20 cm) crème caramel | Serves 8
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) milk; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) water; ½ cup (125 mL) sugar; ½ tsp (2 mL) cream of tartar; 1½ tsp (7.5 mL) sesame oil; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds; 6 eggs; ⅓ cup (80 mL) honey; 1 vanilla bean

Preparation info

Makes one 8 inch 20 cm ) crème caramel | Serves
8

Difficulty
Easy

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By Anna Olson

Published 2011

About

A hint of sesame oil adds an unexpected nuttiness to this crème caramel, and the sesame seeds float to the surface as the custard bakes, toasting nicely. Once the crème caramel is inverted, the seeds become almost like a crust at the bottom of the dessert.

Ingredients

½ cup (125 mL) sugar
½ tsp (2 mL

Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a saucepot, bring the sugar, cream of tartar, and water up to a boil, and boil over high heat without stirring, occasionally brushing the sides of the pot with water, until the sugar caramelizes, about 3 minutes. C

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