Bulgarian Crème Caramel

Description

This rich, traditional dessert is infused with vanilla and cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 1 liter milk
• 8 eggs
• 10 spoonfuls sugar
• 2 packets vanilla powder or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• a pinch of cinnamon
• a spoonful of shredded lemon peel

Directions

1. Mix the eggs and the milk well.
2. Stir 2/3rds of the sugar in and add the vanilla, cinnamon and lemon peel
3. Try the mixture and if you find it bland, add more sugar to taste.
4. Melt the rest of the sugar in a non-stick pan, stirring occasionally so it does not burn.
5. Pour the melted sugar into the 8-12 small pots (cup-size) and rotate each to cover the bottom.
6. Top each with the egg and milk mixture.
7. Place the small pots/cups in a pan with 2-3 cups water, and bake in an oven at 100-150 °C.
8. About thirty minutes later, check to see whether the creme is runny and bake a bit more until a golden crust is formed.
9. Cool the creme, loosen the sides with a spoon, and turn it over on a plate.
10. Serve with a swirl of whipped cream on top.