Bourbon Vanilla Crème Brulée Recipe

Time2h

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape the seeds into the cream mixture, and add the bean pod as well. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is steaming, but do not bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and let it infuse for about 15 minutes.
2
Mix the Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they are light and frothy. Gradually add the warm cream mixture to the egg yolks, whisking continuously to temper the yolks and prevent them from curdling.
3
Add Bourbon
Stir in the bourbon to the custard mixture until well combined. Remove the vanilla bean pod from the mixture.

4
Prepare the Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place six ramekins in a large baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
5
Water Bath
Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This will help cook the custard evenly.
6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool in the water bath for 10 minutes. Then, remove the ramekins and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

7
Caramelize the Sugar
Once chilled, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it melts and turns golden brown. If you don’t have a torch, you can place the ramekins under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
8
Serve
Allow the crème brûlée to sit for a minute or two until the sugar hardens, then serve immediately. Enjoy your Bourbon Vanilla Crème Brulée!