You ever crave something extra smooth and sweet, like the kind of dessert you'd find at a fancy café... but you're in your pajamas at home? 🙋‍♀️ That's me at least once a week.

So, let me tell you about my go-to comfort dessert: French caramel pudding, aka crème caramel. It looks impressive, but it's secretly super easy to make.

No special tools needed—just your stove, your oven, and a few pantry basics. Let's do it!

What you need 📝

For the caramel:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 tbsp water

For the pudding:

• 2 cups milk (I use whole milk, but any milk works)

• 3 eggs

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

That's it! So simple, right?

Let's make the caramel 🍯

This part's like a little magic show.

• In a small pan, add the sugar and water.

• Turn on medium heat and DO NOT stir. Let it bubble until it turns a deep golden color (about 6–8 mins).

• Once the color looks like honey or light amber, quickly pour it into your ramekins or heat-proof bowls. Swirl to coat the bottom evenly.

⚠️ Be careful—it's hot and sets quickly!

Time for the pudding 🥄

• In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.

• Warm up the milk until just hot (not boiling), then slowly pour it into the egg mixture while whisking.

• Strain the mixture through a sieve (this makes it super smooth).

• Pour it gently over the caramel in each ramekin.

Bake it low and slow 🔥

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

• Place the ramekins into a deep baking dish and add hot water halfway up the sides (hello, water bath!).

• Bake for 45–50 minutes until the pudding is just set—it should still have a little jiggle in the center.

Let it cool, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight if you can wait 😅).

The flip moment 🍽️

Now for the fun part!

• Run a thin spoon or spatula around the edges.

• Flip it onto a plate, give it a gentle shake... and watch that golden caramel sauce flow down the sides.

It's sweet, silky, and honestly feels like a hug in dessert form.

Let's chat! 💬

If you've never made caramel before, don't stress—just go slow and keep your eyes on the color. Have you tried crème caramel before? Or do you have your own twist on this classic? Let me know in the comments! I'd love to hear what toppings you'd add—berries, whipped cream, or maybe a little chocolate drizzle? 🍓🍫

Thanks for reading, and if you try this at home, please tag me! I'd be so happy to see your pudding masterpiece 😍✨