Crème Brûlée Recipe

Time2h

Serves4

house-made + kiva wine + rich custard + caramelized sugar

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cream Mixture
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and the vanilla bean (split and scraped). Heat over medium heat until just boiling, then remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
2
Mix Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and a pinch of salt until well combined.
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously to temper the yolks.
4
Bake
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Pour the custard mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
5
Cool
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
6
Caramelize Sugar
Before serving, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar on top of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, golden crust. Alternatively, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
7
Serve
Let the caramelized sugar cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy your homemade crème brûlée!