Name: Cafe Bellas Creme Brulee Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cups Heavy cream; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1 bean Vanilla bean; 5 Egg yolks; 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar

Traditional French "burnt cream" topped with caramelized sugar

In a medium saucepan, pour in the heavy cream and add the granulated sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape the seeds into the cream, and add the pod as well. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 15 minutes.

Heat the Cream

In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Whisk the Egg Yolks

Gradually whisk the warm cream into the egg yolks, a little at a time, to temper the eggs. Make sure to whisk constantly to prevent scrambling. Once combined, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the vanilla pod and any curdled bits.

Combine Mixtures

Preheat Oven

Place 6 ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

Prepare Ramekins

Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This will help the custard cook evenly.

Create a Water Bath

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Bake

When ready to serve, remove the custards from the refrigerator. Make sure they are completely chilled.

Prepare for Caramelizing

Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.

Add Sugar Topping

Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it melts and turns golden brown. If you do not have a torch, you can place the ramekins under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

Caramelize the Sugar

Heavy cream

Granulated sugar

Vanilla bean

Egg yolks

Creme Brulee

Make Creme Brulee Recipe in just 2h . Traditional French "burnt cream" topped with caramelized sugar

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