Crème Brûlée Recipe
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Ingredients
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Custard Base
Topping
Method
Prepare the Custard
- 1
Heat the Cream
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not bring to a boil.
- 2
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
- 4
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
Bake the Custards
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 7
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- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the custards for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Caramelize the Sugar
- 11
Sprinkle Sugar
Once the custards are chilled, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
- 12
Caramelize
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it melts and turns golden brown. If you do not have a torch, place the ramekins under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the caramelized topping to cool and harden for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade crème brûlée!