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• 4 eggs
• ¼ vanilla bean
• 375 ml (13 fl oz</

Lightly oil 4 small heatproof ramekins or dishes. For the caramel sauce, bring the sugar and cold water to the boil in a small saucepan. Let it boil for a few minutes, until the syrup starts to turn a caramel colour. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Pour the sauce into the