- Pour the hot caramel in the bottom of porcelain ramekins, creating a thin layer.

- Pour the custard mixture into the ramekins and bake gently.

- When the custards are cold, run a knife along the inside edge of each ramekin to loosen the sides.

- Invert a plate over the top of the ramekin.

- Invert the plate and ramekin together.

- Give the plate and ramekin a quick up and down shake and lift off the ramekin.

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