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Caramel Junket Dessert

Cultural Context

Caramel Junket Dessert has roots in American home cooking, particularly popular in the mid-20th century. This simple yet indulgent dessert showcases the delightful combination of caramel and creamy textures, often enjoyed at family gatherings and potlucks. While it remains a nostalgic treat for many, modern variations include flavored versions using chocolate or fruit purees, broadening its appeal globally.

AmericanUSdessert
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 Junket tablet
2 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup boiling water
Few grains of salt
½ tsp vanilla

Junket rennet tablet

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: gelatin

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

1

Heat milk until lukewarm.

2

Caramelise the sugar, add boiling water, and cook until syrup is reduced to one third cup.

3

Cool and add milk to syrup.

4

Powder the junket tablet and dissolve; add to the mixture with salt and vanilla.

5

Turn into a glass dish, stand in a warm place until set, then chill.

Cooking Techniques

heatingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

glass dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Caramel PuddingCaramel Flan

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