National Caramel Custard Day!

  Posted on October 3, 2011  by Leslie Blythe  No comments

Believe it or not, today (October 3) is national Caramel Custard Day. Really! On this day, fans of caramel custard celebrate by whipping up delicious caramel custards and the sweet Spanish version called flan. Some just make it a point to eat caramel custard on this day and opt for a store-bought version or order the dessert at their favorite restaurant.

Different cultures and regions have their own types of caramel custards. In England, caramel custard usually refers to a baked dessert crust filled with a custard after it has cooled. In Spain, Mexico and Latin America, caramel custard is made in a mold that is then cooked in a double boiler. When the custard sets it is topped off with warm caramel. Sometimes flan is made in a cake-sized pan and cut into single servings while others make “tarts” or single serving custards.