The Art of French Pastry

stop the cooking. Using
the rubber spatula, place a
drop of caramel on a
small white plate; it will
cool in about 15 seconds.
Taste it and see if the
caramel is bitter enough;
the plate will also allow
you to see the color of
the caramel; the darker it
is, the more bitter it will
be. Cook it a little more if
you prefer a slightly more