INGREDIENTS
¾ cup (165 g) caster (superfine) sugar
⅓ cup (80 ml) water
1¼ cups (310 ml) milk
1¼ cups (310 ml) single (pouring) cream
3 eggs
4 egg yolks, extra
⅓ cup (75 g) caster (superfine) sugar, extra
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup (60 ml) strong espresso
METHOD
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium–high heat, induction setting 7, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook for 6–8 minutes or until the mixture is a golden. Pour into 6 x ¾ cup-capacity (180 ml) ovenproof dishes. Set aside for 5 minutes or until the caramel is set.
- Place the milk and cream in a clean saucepan over medium heat, induction setting 6, until it is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Place the eggs, extra egg yolks, extra sugar, vanilla and espresso in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Gradually add the milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking to combine. Strain the mixture into a large jug and pour into the prepared dishes. Cover tightly with aluminium foil.
- Place the dishes into the perforated steam tray. Place the tray in the steam oven at 85°C and Steam for 25 minutes.
- Remove the aluminium foil and remove the dishes from the tray. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until cold.
- Turn out onto plates to serve.
APPLIANCE / FUNCTION
Donna Hay
As Australia’s leading food editor and bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay has made her way into the hearts (and almost every home) across the country. An international publishing phenomenon, Donna’s name
is synonymous with accessible yet inspirational, recipes and stunning images. Her acclaimed magazine notched up an incredible 100 issues and her best-selling cookbooks sold more than seven million copies worldwide. The Donna Hay brand goes beyond the printed page, featuring an impressive digital presence; a number of television; branded merchandise; and a baking mix range in Australian supermarkets. Donna is the very proud mum of two teenage boys, adores living near the ocean and still loves cooking every single day.
