Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Additional sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk until barely simmering. Whisk eggs and sugar together, then gradually incorporate the heated cream to create a custard base.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and fill the cupcake liners with the custard mixture, leaving space for rising.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden, let cool, then caramelize a layer of sugar on top before serving.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Caramelize sugar just before serving to maintain texture.
- Consider serving with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate for added elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg