Crème Brûlée Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Heat the Cream
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the cream is hot but not boiling.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. This will prevent the yolks from cooking.
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or measuring cup to remove any cooked egg bits.
Baking
- 6
- 7
Add Water Bath
Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Caramelizing Sugar
- 10
Prepare the Topping
Just before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
- 11
Caramelize the Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully melt the sugar until it bubbles and turns golden brown. If you don’t have a torch, place the ramekins under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 12
Serve
Allow the caramelized sugar to harden for a minute before serving. Enjoy your delicious crème brûlée!
