Crème Brûlée Recipe

Time2h

Serves6

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Ingredients

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Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Step 2: Heat the Cream
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Step 3: Whisk the Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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Step 4: Combine Cream and Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5: Strain the Mixture
Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl to remove any curdled bits.

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Step 6: Prepare the Ramekins
Place six ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.
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Step 7: Water Bath
Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins, ensuring the water reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
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Step 8: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
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Step 9: Cool and Chill
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool at room temperature. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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Step 10: Prepare for Caramelization
Once the custards are chilled, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
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Step 11: Caramelize the Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully melt the sugar until it is golden brown and bubbling. If you don’t have a torch, place the ramekins under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
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Step 12: Serve
Allow the caramelized sugar to cool and harden for a minute before serving. Enjoy your homemade crème brûlée!