Mary Berry's simple step-by-step guide to the perfect crème caramel. Equipment and preparation: you will need 6 x size 1 (150ml/¼ pint) ramekins. Pre-heat oven 150C/300F/Gas 2. Warm the ramekins ...

With its silky-smooth custard and glossy caramel topping, this delicious dessert never fails to impress. Image credit: Instant Pot Vanilla crème caramel has been a loved dessert for centuries.

Make a caramel by gently dissolving the sugar in 100ml (3 1/2 fl oz) water in a small heavy-based saucepan, then boil without stirring until the syrup turns a golden color (but do not allow it to ...