Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Recipe

Time2h

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
Heat the Cream
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and the vanilla bean (split open and scraped). Heat over medium heat until it begins to steam but does not boil. Remove from heat and let it sit for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavor.
3
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling. Make sure the mixture is well combined.
5
Strain the Mixture
Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any solids, including the vanilla bean pod.

6
Prepare Ramekins
Place six ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.
7
Water Bath
Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This water bath will help to cook the custards evenly.
8
Bake
Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
9
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool at room temperature. Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

10
Prepare for Caramelization
Once the custards are chilled, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
11
Caramelize the Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it melts and forms a crisp, golden crust. If you don’t have a torch, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for a few minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
12
Let Cool
Allow the caramelized sugar to cool and harden for a couple of minutes before serving.