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Add the eggs and egg whites to a bowl, and use a whisk to whip.
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Add half of the granulated sugar (25 g) and whip until dissolved.
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In a small pot add the milk, the vanilla beans (cut in half vertically), and the remaining half of the granulated sugar (25 g) and heat.
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Heat to just before boiling, then add to the mixture in step 1 bit by bit, mixing as you add.
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You'll start to see bubbles forming.
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Submerge a paper towel from the top and remove.
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This will get rid of the bubbles.
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Pour into the ramekins using a strainer.
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If you have any bubbles here blow them away with an alcohol spray.
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Close them with aluminum foil.
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Add the ramekins to a frying pan with about 2 cm of boiling water.
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Close with a lid and steam on medium heat for 10 minutes.
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If you see steam coming out reduce to low heat.
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Check up on them after 9 minutes.
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Remove the aluminum foil and give it a shake.
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If the top has a film and it jiggles in a wave motion then it's OK.
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Stop the heat and let steam for 5 minutes while still covered.
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Remove from the frying pan, and once cooled it's complete!
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Making the caramel sauce - Add the granulated sugar to a small pan, and just enough water to cover it.
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Turn on the heat.
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It'll start to change colors.
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Continue heating until you get a nice color.
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Stop the heat and add water.
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It'll pop so be careful.
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If you shake it, it should move uniformly.
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Add more water and continue to dilute until you have a nice creaminess, and it's complete.