Creme Brolee Recipe
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Ingredients
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Custard Base
Topping
Method
Custard Preparation
- 1
Heat the Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and split vanilla bean (scrape the seeds into the cream and add the pod as well). Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- 2
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.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Remove the vanilla bean pod and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- 4
- 5
Bake in Water Bath
Fill the baking dish with hot water until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and Chill
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
Caramelizing the Sugar
- 7
Prepare for Caramelizing
Once the custards are chilled, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar over the surface of each custard.
- 8
Use a Torch or Broiler
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a golden crust. Alternatively, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for 2-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 9
Let it Set
Allow the caramelized sugar to cool and harden for a few minutes before serving.