Daily Crème Brûlée Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
Infuse the Cream
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and split vanilla bean (scrape the seeds into the cream). Heat over medium until just simmering. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
3
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.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Place 4-6 ramekins in a baking dish and fill each ramekin with the custard mixture. Add hot water to the baking dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still jiggle slightly.
7
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove from the oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8
Caramelize the Sugar
Before serving, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar on top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a rich, golden crust. Alternatively, place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
9
Serve
Let the brûlée sit for a minute for the sugar to harden, then serve immediately.