Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of sugar until it turns into a golden caramel. Pour the caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting to cover the bottom evenly.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and 0.5 cup sugar until pale. Add the milk, cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until combined.
• Pour the custard mixture over the caramel layer in the baking dish.
• Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Fill the pan with hot water to halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the custard is just set.
• Remove the dish from the water bath and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
• To serve, run a knife around the edges of the dish and invert onto a serving plate.