Caramel Cup Custard Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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   In a nonreactive saucepan, combine 1 c. sugar and lemon juice.

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   Cook the sugar till it dissolves and turns smooth and brown, about 10 min, stirring constantly.

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   Remove from the heat and spoon 1 Tbsp.

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   of the caramel into 4 (6-oz) ramekins.

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   Place the ramekins in a baking pan.

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   In a mixing bowl, whisk the Large eggs, cream, vanilla and remaining sugar together, till the sugar dissolves.

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   Pour the egg/cream mix into each ramekin.

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   Fill the baking pan with sufficient water to reach three quarters of the way up the sides of the c.. Bake the custards for 1 hour, or possibly till the custards are set.

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    Remove the custards from the oven and cold.

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    Chill the custards for at least 4 hrs.

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    Loosen the custards and invert onto a small plate.

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    Garnish with whipped cream and fresh mint.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.