Dr Oetker Flan Creme Caramel Dessert, 3.7-Ounce (Pack of 6)

I discovered Creme Caramel during my travels in Europe and the Middle East during the '70s. Couldn't find it back home in the USA. Recently, Flan has become more available at Latin American Restaurants in the US. There is a difference between Flan and Creme Caramel. Creme Caramel is lighter and softer than Flan. Dr Oetker's is much closer to European Creme Caramel than Flan. This is my favorite by far.

I've been making Creme Caramel, from scratch, for many years. I was anxious to try Dr Oetker brand, which would save me 1+ hours in preparation time. Over the years, I have added a couple ingredients to my scratch recipe that greatly improved the presentation & flavor. Mix all ingredients in the pot before turning up the heat. That's when I also add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract & 1 level teaspoon of corn starch. (I will occasionally add the optional milk product below if I have it available) I continually whisk the mixture as it SLOWLY comes up to boiling temp. It's key to constantly whisk to prevent any sticking or lumps from forming. Lumps are caused by heat setting AND not whisking it thoroughly. Using those 3 simple ingredients makes the Dr Oetker Flan Creme Caramel taste just as good as the recipe I make from scratch. And if you really want to impress your dinner guest(s), try substituting 1 cup of heavy whipping creme for 1 cup of the milk and add the (3) ingredients I mentioned above. This will quickly become one of your favorites and very easy & quick to make. It's much easier to remove the dessert from your ramakin.

Tasty and relatively easy to make. This is a cooked pudding; be prepared to stand and stir. CAVEAT: The caramel is very stiff and difficult to get out of the packet, even after running under hot water. I probably lost half of the packet. There doesn't seem to be enough to make the top & sides presentation shown on the box. Fortunately, I had caramel ice cream topping to add. I would buy it again.

Economical, taste good and easy to prepare

Have used before such as this brand of dessert mix before such as their cream Brulé dessert mix. They do make an excellent fly mix and highly recommend it if you can’t go to Cabo for the real thing. Our local grocery store used to carry it but can’t find it anymore. Buy it here.

Dr. Oetker has come upwith caramel sauce which is glue from hell. Getting it out of its sachet is nearly impossible and getting it into four ramekins is beyond possible and I am a surgeon!

The Carmel custard has a different taste. It tastes like made with organic powder milk. Not worth the price.

Yummy. !!