To make the caramel base: Put the sugar and water in a saucepan ... Strain through paper towels. To make the custard: Preheat oven to 350°. Bring milk and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Meanwhile, ...

Once hard, butter the sides of the ramekins above the level of the caramel. For the custard, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract and caster sugar together in a bowl until well mixed. Pour the milk ...