1/2TbspVanilla Extract You can also use Rum Extract. If using emulsion of any kind, add 1/2 teaspoon.
1/4tspSalt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
For the caramel:
Combine water and sugar and melt over medium heat until it gets a deep amber color.
Take the caramel off the heat and coat with it 6 ramekins or 1 - 9" (inches) round cake pan.
Set aside to cool down and harden, before adding the custard.
For the Creme Caramel:
In a bowl, mix corn starch and 2-3 Tablespoons of coconut milk and mix well.
In bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the custard, including the previous mix of corn starch+coconut milk.
Pass the custard mixture through a fine sieve to discard any egg residue.
Equally divide the mixture into the ramekins or the 9 inches baking pan.
Fit the custard ramekins or cake pan into a bigger ovenproof dish (like Pyrex, a roasting pan, etc).
Place the ramekins or baking pan in the oven, and then carefully pour water into the bigger baking dish. The water should be 1½ to 2 inches deep.
When using ramekins, bake for 30-35 minutes. If using a 9 inches baking pan, bake for 60 minutes or until edges are firm but the center still jiggles a little.
Once ready, take out of the oven, and let it cool down completely before placing in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours; but preferably (and recommended) overnight.
When is time to serve, run a knife around the edge of the creme caramel and invert it into a bigger dish, preferably with slightly tall sides. The creme caramel will drop and you can see some caramel sauce flowing. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
You can easily increase or decrease this recipe to fit your needs.
If you ever find yourself with leftover raw custard mixture, store it in an air-tight container and freeze. When ready to use, thaw completely, whisk really well or mix with a blender, just to make sure everything is well combined, pass through a sieve and then pour into the prepared ramekins or baking pan and bake.