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Classic custard dessert made with milk, eggs, and caramel
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Creme Caramel (120 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.2 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Crème Caramel is a French baked custard made with milk, eggs and sugar, with caramel poured into the mould before the custard mixture. It is usually cooked gently in a water bath, chilled, then turned out so the glossy caramel coats the top and runs onto the plate.
Its texture is smooth and tender, with a mild, milky flavour balanced by the deeper sweetness of caramel. In France it is served cold as a dessert after a meal; elsewhere, including in English-speaking countries, it is also a familiar restaurant or home-made pudding, often enjoyed on its own or with coffee. It provides carbohydrates mainly from the sugar, alongside some protein from the milk and eggs. For a lighter finish, choose a modest portion and skip extra cream.
Selected: 100 g
130
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
21g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 11% · Fat 24%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
60µg · 7% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
80mg · 11% DV
Selenium
4µg · 7% DV
Iodine
8µg · 5% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 130 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
Creme caramel is a baked custard made with milk, eggs and sugar, topped with a soft caramel sauce. The sugar is first cooked into caramel in the mold, then the custard is poured over it and gently baked.
Creme caramel is turned out of its mold so its liquid caramel sauce coats the custard. Crème brûlée is served in its dish and topped with a crisp layer of sugar caramelized just before serving.
Bubbles and holes usually mean the custard was overbeaten or baked too hot. Mix the eggs gently rather than whipping in air, skim foam from the surface, and bake the molds in a water bath for more even heat.
Yes, creme caramel can be steamed on the stovetop if you do not have an oven. Cover the filled molds, set them in a covered pot with hot water below the rims, and keep the water at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil.
Chill creme caramel thoroughly before unmolding so the custard holds its shape. Loosen the edge with a thin knife, briefly dip the base of the mold in warm water, then invert it onto a plate and let the caramel run over the top.
The caramel tastes bitter when the sugar is cooked past deep amber and begins to burn. Take it off the heat as soon as it reaches a golden-amber color, since the hot pan continues cooking it for a short time.
Creme caramel keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when covered. Keep it chilled because it contains milk and eggs, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods.
Freezing creme caramel is not recommended. Thawing can make the custard grainy or watery and cause the caramel sauce to separate, so refrigerate it instead and eat it while the texture is smooth.
Yes, creme caramel is well suited to making ahead because it needs time to chill and set. Prepare it the day before serving, keep it covered in the refrigerator, and unmold it shortly before bringing it to the table.
Yes, you can cook creme caramel in a microwave, but the custard may set less evenly than in an oven. Make the caramel separately on the stovetop, use microwave-safe molds, and heat the custard gently in short intervals.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.