Crème Brûlée Recipe
Indulge in our classic Crème Brûlée, a decadent custard delicately flavored with vanilla bean and topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of creamy richness and satisfying crunch, making it the ultimate sweet ending to your meal.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Cream
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and the vanilla bean (split and scraped) over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and smooth.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking. Remove the vanilla bean pod.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
- 5
- 6
Chill
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- 7
Caramelize the Sugar
Sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar over the top of each chilled custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy crust. Alternatively, you can broil them in the oven for a few minutes. Let cool for a minute before serving.
