Tangerine Creme Caramel - So Sweet

Try this original dessert inspired from the traditional Crème Caramel. I added my own touch by making a Tangerine caramel instead of a regular one. It gives a nice and subtle citrus flavor to the creme.

Serves 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: *

Ingredients for the caramel:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- juice of 1 tangerine

Ingredients for the creme:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 7 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Start with the tangerine caramel: in a saucepan, mix the sugar and tangerine juice. Heat on High until the caramel turns light brown.
In the meantime, prepare the creme : warm the milk in the microwave. In an large bowl, whisk the eggs and the egg yolk with the granulated sugar. Gradually add the warm milk while continuing to whisk. Add the cointreau.
Preheat your oven at 375°F/180°C.
Pour the caramel in an ovenproof round dish and act quickly to spread it all over the bottom.
Then poor the creme in the same bowl.
The creme caramel should be baked using the "bain marie" technique (double-broiler). To do that, you need to place the bowl with the creme into a bigger ovenproof dish. Fill the latter with about one inch of water and bake in the oven for about 45 minutes.

Enjoy!