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Crème au Caramel
This is a very popular dessert in France. The recipe might seem a bit complicated, but once you understand how it is done, you will find it to be quite easy! Crème au caramel is a 2 step process where caramel and English custard (creme Anglaise) are to be prepared separately and then mixed together and chilled.
Serves 6
1 pint	milk
1/2	vanilla pod
1	piece lemon rind
4	eggs
4 oz	caster sugar

-	Preheat the oven to 350 F

-	Put the milk, vanilla pod and lemon rind in a saucepan and bring to boil
-	Remove from heat and lift out the vanilla pod and lemon rind

-	In a bowl, beat eggs with half sugar and gradually pour in the hot milk, stirring constantly

-	Melt the remaining sugar in a saucepan over a moderate heat till golden brown
-	Divide between six small molds and turn them so the caramel coats the bottoms and sides

-	Strain the custard mixture into the molds and place them in a roasting tin half-filled with hot water
-	Bake for 45 minutes till set
-	Allow to cool in molds and chill before turning out

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