Recipe: Creme Caramel à la Julia Child

[AnotherAmateur]

Nice video. I use fewer eggs, low fat milk, and a bit of sugar to make my creme caramel/flan but it still turns out pretty good. Hope you'll take a look sometime.

[Pegily]

I have made this but have a problem. After I turn out onto a dish, there is always hard caramel in the bottom of the mold that did not liquify. What causes this?

[kanatakanzaki]

going to try this tomorrow~ thanks for the recipe ! :)

[niloufarjr]

Turned out perfect. Thank you.

[aminuk23]

this looks very good, ur dad rules with no doubt, u however had to wait more before taking it out da fridge and not ruining ur dads hard work.

[TheWorldsStage]

It's strange, I hear a French accent and automatically assume great chef. He honestly could have completely messed up the custard and I would still hold that assumption.

[yoanngreg]

Your Dad is French ! He loves cooking ! as me ! I'm french and I love cooking !!!!!

[MilkVanillaTea]

Aww this looks so delicious. And it reminds me of flan, or is it the same thing? Sorry for the ignorance.

I'm going to try it. You have the coolest dad btw.

[peanutking242]

@MilkVanillaTea yes they are essentially the same thing.... however there are some differences depend on where its from...some use evaporated milk instead of milk... some use double cream... some use a blend of milk and cream...some use a portion of egg whites.. some only use egg yolks

[selinaperera]

well done! nice ..can't wait to try it!

:D

[larrysuziem]

will try this for sure. great video from dad and son.

[Thatchick654]

I love this video! This is going on my list of things to bake! I really enjoy the homey feel to the video. Nice job. ANNND I love your dads acent ; )

[linktjoa]

Dood... the sides look burnt! the bowl is way too high!

[bertiebots]

@linktjoa you don't know what burnt means do you ? It wasn't burnt it was caramelized, as it should be. Tasty creme caramels alway have that. And if the bowl were too high it would have been the whole side that looked brown, not only the top which is perfectly normal.

[Blueknightex]

In my country, we have what we call 'Leche Flan' and it seems easy to prepare too but we also add milk and condensed milk. Plus, we have to steam it. Then cool to the fridge but this one's seems A LOT easier to prepare.

Thanks for the last minute advice as well. I will definitely leave mine's overnight.

Oh and LOL "à la Julia Child" how many versions are there? Hmm..

[angizeigto]

This is what you get for having a French Dad, HE COOKS !~ :), Awsome!!

[taring9]

Looks delicious. And seems simple enough to do. And wow. People like yaboidocta should not be allowed to breed. Or at least be banned from home schooling their children.

[taring9]

Looks

[zahirahalmas1]

hmmmmmm nice.....:)

[icreatedisco2]

yummy creme caramel :)

[djrockssss]

aw youre so cute ! and i like your dads accent :)

[YABOIDOCTA]

im a use the whip....lmfaooooo its called whisk not whip....and im a close the milk...lmfaoo u mean im goin to turn of the gass haha

[MissNMAP]

@YABOIDOCTA , By the sounds of the accent he is French. It's not funny to mock the way he speaks, the French wouldn't laugh at your attempts if you tried to speak French. I would know, I lived in France. Many French people speak English the same as he does. It is very cute. By the way, you spelt 'off' wrong, so I do not believe that you have a right to correct his English when your language is not as advanced as his.

[YABOIDOCTA]

@MissNMAP yo lil miss nappy hed hoe shut da fuk up the way i spell is da wey i spell so do 1 blud fukin lesbian go suk on ya muther n say hi 2 her from me

[mywingsareyours]

@YABOIDOCTA Wow. English obviously isn't his first language. Way to be an asshole.

[maryhadalittlelamb25]

IT'S CALLED FLAN!..

THIS IS A SPANISH DESSERT,,,WHICH IS OLDER THAN JULIA CHILD.

WHAT GIVES ANYONE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THIS DESSERTT AND MARKET IT AS IF IT'S HERS.... :(  THE NERVE!

[ptboat67]

@maryhadalittlelamb25 Um, I think you'll find that even the word "flan" comes from the old french. Creme Caramel, which is synonymous with flan, is a very old dessert of french origins and Julia Child did nothing more than provide a recipe. Because recipes vary, it was correct of the poster to give her credit.

[phoebeluvsfrance]

@maryhadalittlelamb25

chill. it's a friggin custard.

shall we get all asians to get pissy at the english for "stealing" their tradition of tea?

[mywingsareyours]

@maryhadalittlelamb25 Lol. You're dumb. Flan is french. The spanish just are famous for having sweeter flan. Creme caramel is a type of FRENCH flan. And this is Julia Robert's RECIPE of something PRE-EXISTING, not her MARKETING it.. Google can be your bffl.

[billabongsummer]

i made this last night and tried it this afternoon but it just fell apart when i lefted the ramkin. do you know why? i think my eggs were too small compared to the amount milk i used. still tastes ok, its like a cold sweet and cluggy custard soup

[Aardsbijtje]

Did you use the whole eggs or only the yolks

[kokonutbaby1]

This looks like Flan..is it the same thing? Looks delicious..but soo many eggs...high cholesterol, lol

[mywingsareyours]

@kokonutbaby1 Flan is a name that covers multiple custard dishes, including this one :)

[inqisit0r]

monsieur, MORE BUDTER!!!!

[WaRr10rP03t]

still prolly tasted good damaged or un damaged

[mjatis]

thank you for sharing

[claudia74019]

Verry nice... thanx 4 shering...

[bigafrojames]

not the way i was told 2 make this but still works

[horndiapason]

kelia1 - perhaps you're cooking over too low a heat - it should be medium high heat. It takes 7 to 9 minutes on my stove. Watch as the bubbles seem to get thicker. The color change will begin around the edges of the pan. Swirl the pan to mix and watch very carefully as the color deepens. Hope this helps.

[kelia1]

@horndiapason thank you i'll try that next time however the custard was delicious.

Does it make a difference if i used a wooden spoon to mix the caramel which is why it didn't work out?

[tinroofbusted]

I do not use a wooden spoon while making any sweets. It has a nasty habit of gaining flavors and tastes from other things. Swirling is the best method as others here have stated. Get a Candy thermometer you are best to follow with this. At all costs avoid any moisture once the process has begun. watch the the sides using a dry brush whipe the sides of the pan slowly.

Be very careful while cooking sugar, I have the scars to prove it can be very nasty if not treated like a lady.

[kelia1]

i tried making this but i found the caramel stage was difficult i had to make it 3x and i still couldn't get the amber colour.

i would get to the stage where it hardened and crystalized. What am i doing wrong?

[bigafrojames]

dont add water it works better just caster sugar in a pan, middle heat

[Simp3]

@kelia1 I think the 'secret' is to only stir to dissolve the sugar. Once dissolved, do not stir, occasionally slightly shake pan to cook evenly, but no stirring.

[betumene]

I made this, and its just delicious. YummY

[ApolloGenX]

You can get a fairly easy mix... it's called "Flan", which is the Mexican/Spanish caramel custard dessert.

The mix is quite easy and pretty decent.

[mrbeanaswell]

Has anyone tried this recipe apart from the makers of this vid? Looks fantastic

[avallejo100]

I made this recipe on Thursday straight from Julia's cookbook and it was perfect! It was very light and easy to make!!

[CoastMtns]

Nah definitely continental French not Quebecois (sp?). Does not mean this was not filmed Quebec, just his accent is not from quebec. Some of the products are canadian or at least NA. Dude needs to get a stove with an electric start or pilot light. great recipe

[dus1129]

I guess they are from Quebec or somewhere in canada not france? Great recipes!

[tinroofbusted]

Hmmmm... You mean Levitcus 11 and Deuteron 14 in the King James or the New American Bible? Yes I am aware of them. Also the Kashrut laws based upon the Torah and Talmud. I might even know a little about the Qur'an and the Statements of Haraam ( Forbidden ) and Halaal ( Accepted ) You may want to re-read a few lines yourself my dear. No where does God say you are not allowed to enjoy food. Yes I agree Gluttony is on the big list of 7 Enjoyment without Gluttony is acceptable by God and Church

[GodWillAlwaysWin]

Gluttony is a deadly sin- repent!

[tinroofbusted]

Hey GODBOY ................Sod Off I've seen you several times sacking the food industry and its cooks.

God gave us the food to cook and the brain to do something with the ingredients. If you had your way we would be chewing the meat from bone uncooked and plucking grain like the sheep in the field. Gads such tripe we read on youtube.

[rick83120]

God and any religion is a huge sack of bullsh**.

[GodWillAlwaysWin]

Watch your mouth, you vile blasphemer! You will give an account for every idle world you speak and God will burn you for eternity for abusing his servants.

[rick83120]

HAHAHA, you religious nutjobs are great for the best laughs. Find dinosaurs in the bible then we'll talk you moron.

[coralarch]

GWAW, go and do us all a favour. Light a stick of dynamite, insert it in your anal sphincter, and wait a few seconds. Boom! Instant eternity! No eating or boozing in your asexual Heaven- that will make you happy for several aeons, won't it? Meanwhile, I'll be whooping it up in Hell with all my friends, getting sozzled, having group sex and eating all I like. The Devil loves a good party!

[DiverforPort]

Do they have much for religion in France? I am gussing the guy is French by his accent. WOW GWAW gets about a bit.

[coralarch]

He sounds French, but according to latest statistics, only 11% of French attend church. I bet that has GWAW biting his pillow with rage.

[DiverforPort]

I buy the creme caramel mix sometimes, it is a German one tastes just like my Mum used to make.

[coralarch]

A mix???? You are kidding, aren't you?????

[DiverforPort]

No really, it aint bad really, I guess I should make my own. Hey though you are the cook!

[coralarch]

Yep, I'm a chef. Have never in my life heard of a creme caramel mix- what n earth is in it??????

[DiverforPort]

I will have to send you some, if I recall right it is a powder that you mix with milk.

[coralarch]

Thanks for the offer, Dive, but our Customs would probably not let it in. In any case, it's too hot to light the oven right now! I don't light the oven til April!

[tinroofbusted]

I think Dr. Eautker (sp.. ) makes it. Not bad had it at a food show in Toronto. Still make your own everyone. Its far more tasty and satisfying.

[mrbeanaswell]

Oetker. I didnt know you get that range outside of Europe.

[tinroofbusted]

@mrbeanaswell Yes thats the spelling, thankyou!! Yes we get it here but mostly during the food shows I still maintain make it fresh and just enjoy always

[doreenpfree79]

@GodWillAlwaysWin

OMG - How rude ! of a Jesus Freak. even dare to open "its" trap !!! . Here a man has taken the courtesy of introducing a French man, to show how to make a Classic French dessert such as that as a *Fine Creme Caramel in tribute to Julia Childs.

people like that should be fed their own genitals :)

[GodWillAlwaysWin]

Fed on genitals? How very classy of you. Typical of this doomed generation, to think only of sex instead of giving glory to God.

[doreenpfree79]

Burn here on earth like you will in Hell for all eternity you Hypocrite.

do the race a favour. Just give it up. Your Supposed Christ is coming, or he is already here. You`ll get yours you hypocritical weak-minded troll. How Dare you open your god-like-blow hole. That Man brought his Father to show how to make a Classic French dessert. And you had to bring your balderdash to the table. Go to a Church. Better yet, just kill yourself NOW. If your God would only

[GodWillAlwaysWin]

How silly. Obviously, you have never read the Biblical injunctions as to what we can and cannot eat. GOD HATES GLUTTONY!!

[nicholastheodor]

i was wondering for how many people is this recipe...because i would like to do individual creme caramels (in small pots) so I dont know how much milk should I put..Do you think this recipe will do? thank you (great video btw!!! brilliant!!! )

[rick83120]

That is a lot of mixture, you'd probably end up with enough for 8-10 ramekins or more depending on their size.

[tinroofbusted]

rick83120 is right on the money with that info. I use 6oz standard ramekins for my creme caramels, Good recipe here just to large for standard home use. You may try cutting the recipe in half for small party's. Remember to clean the lip and any outside spill before baking. Next try a Creme Brullie, My personal favourite same size 6 oz, Just a joy to eat and cutting through the caramelized crust is pure heaven. The joining of crunch and soft sweetness is bliss

[baghdadx]

thank you, very nice

[Shabzana]

lovely!!!

[mum2damian]

Love it! what a fantastic video, this is my second time making it,my husband loves it and its so easy! the instrcutions are clear and easy to follow. Thanks!

[tarzenswife]

i tried it ,its an excellent recipe,many thanks to u and to yr dad.

[tsvietok]

I am making this right now. It's in the oven....looking good so far, thanks for the clear directions.

[warteaufdich]

wow... lking great.. im gonna try this... keep posting :))

[jijiwlove]

Thanks! It taste sooo GOOD!!!

[thematt778]

the recipe was so easy and

SO GOOD

thank you! ^^

[BillvallTv]

I don't love that the pudding broke but i looked good! :D

[ItalianSony]

Merci! You and your father were a treat to watch! Post more :) It's inspiring to see real people cooking/baking dishes that seem too difficult to try.

[Marcio1995]

Thank you!!

very nice to watch and your father is a wonderful cook and teacher!

[Gretchenwolf]

Great demonstration! I like your father's style of teaching.

It is nice to see how easy this is, since I've always thought it is more difficult. Why would anyone ever make it from a mix, when you can make it with fresh, local, organic milk, and eggs! Thank you!

[oduibheannaigh]

I love to see regular people making great food with easy ingredients that we all have in our kitchen. I would like to call this recipe: Flan a la Franco-New Yorher"

[gurraglad]

looks very nice! I might try this some day soon =))

[avahicreasei]

Or, if you use a shallower pan to bake it in, it won't fall and get damaged :)

[magsasaka1960]

Excellent comment! I was wondering about that too. The bowl was too deep.

[boneshaker66]

impressive recipe, love it !

[ninomiya]

Your dad is so cool!! Love his accent.

[susanita901]

Im lovin it, actually is my grannys favorite, and shes lovin it too. Esy to make pleasure to taste.

[madorm]

Excellent Recipe. Thank God for Parents. Tell your father thanks for sharing his recipe. Thank you

[cking99rn]

OH my, I tried this last year and I messed up on the caramel melting, I kept on stirring, It turned into a rock. Ill try it again wednesday...Thanks dad..BTW wheres that accent from?

[avahicreasei]

did you add a little water?

[alwyn089]

oh its abit similiar in philippines in philippines we call it lecheflan...got same ingredients...

[xlined]

Your dad rules!

[jpm4444]

@xlined i agree; a great recipe

[ozel]

thanx for the video ..

[SidheDragon]

Yum!! Glad to see a new video from you guys. Loved seeing your dad. Sweet!

[urallmine]

YAY NEW VIDEO!! finally! =]

[IRideDolphinsNaked]

what fish is that

[joshryker]

Fish? Uh, okay. How cool to see one of your parents make this surprisingly simple-appearing recipe. So how did it ultimately taste? ;)