Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee Recipe

Time2h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Cream
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent it from scorching.
2
Add Vanilla Beans
Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the cream. Add the empty pods to the mixture as well. Continue to heat the mixture for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it steep.

3
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
4
Combine Cream and Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking to avoid cooking the eggs. This will temper the eggs and create a smooth custard.

5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
6
Pour into Ramekins
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or pitcher to remove the vanilla pods and any coagulated bits. Pour the custard into individual ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
7
Create a Water Bath
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This will help the custard cook evenly.
8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

9
Chill
Refrigerate the ramekins for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the custard to set.
10
Prepare for the Topping
When ready to serve, remove the ramekins from the refrigerator and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
11
Caramelize the Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it is golden and crispy. If you do not have a torch, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
12
Serve
Allow the caramelized sugar to cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy your delicious Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee!