![]() That’s one of the main reasons why we make our desserts homemade, to control the sugar content. Please avoid packet mixes to make this, as they add far too much unnecessary sugar. Instead of individual ramekins, use a large ramekin dish (cake/loaf tin or pie dish) and bake for an extra 10-15 minutes. To make a large crème caramel, simply follow the recipe below. Instead I discovered just how easy it was! When I first saw her make this when I arrived in France in 1992, I thought it was more difficult to make. Madeleine, my French mother-in-law, makes her French Crème Caramel as a large family-sized version. Serve it the Parisian Bouillon Chartier way! So, if you’re worried about upturning them, don’t worry. However, many cafés or brasseries serve them directly in their individual ramekins direct from the fridge. Not sure how to upturn them? I’ve got you covered in my demonstration video and in the tips below. So make this at home, close your eyes and be transported spoon after spoonful to a Parisian brasserie. Today, it’s still a popular classic in Paris. It’s cheap to make and can keep for up to 5 days in the fridge so it’s easy to prepare a day or two in advance. It’s a win-win in brasseries and restaurants as it’s not only delicious but a most practical dessert too. Thanks to the famous French chef, Auguste Escoffier who modernised French cuisine, the French crème caramel has been a staple on many dessert menus since the 1930s. Want to know the difference with a French flan and crème brûlée? Read on below for more plus all my tips. ![]() ![]() Popular in Parisian restaurants, it’s also a great make-ahead recipe at home served as individual portions or a large version. Our French family’s favourite, it’s made with whole milk and egg yolks for a silky, melt-in-the-mouth dessert. Easy recipe for a classic French Crème Caramel, made extra light without cream.
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