A saucer of liquid caramel

A crème caramel flan that is topped with caramel.

Caramel (/ˈkærəmɛl/}) is a beige to dark-brown sweet food. It is made by heating sugars. It is used to add flavour to puddings and desserts. It can also be as a filling, like is done in bonbons, and as a topping for ice cream, custard and coffee.