Alice B. Toklas' Orange Caramel Custard |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An old recipe from a very old recipe clipping. Probably dates to the 30s or 40s. Alice B. Toklas was a very renown chef and the Partner of Gertrude Stein. She is sometimes best know as the creator the Hashish Brownie. Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar |
4 eggs |
1 3/4 cups water |
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (do not use evaporated) |
1/2 teaspoon orange extract |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In heavy skillet on medium-low heat, cook sugar stirring constantly till melted and caramel colored.
3. Pour into a 9-inch round dish or baking pan.
4. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, stir in water, condensed milk, vanilla and salt.
5. Pour over caramelized sugar.
6. Set pan in a water bath.
7. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes or until center is set (mix will jiggle).
8. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
9. To unmold run a knife around the edge and invert onto serving platter.
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