Crème Caramel

This custard dish is one of the best known and most loved French baked custard preparations. A ramekin or charlotte mold is coated with caramel and then the custard is poured into the mold and baked in a bain-marie. The custard is then chilled and unmolded just before serving. The caramel is soft and runny and makes a saucelike coating over the custard.