CLASSIC CRÈME BRULEE
Ingredients
8 egg yolks*
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
(for the caramelized tops)
Directions
Preheat oven to 300F.
In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thick and
light in color. Add the cream and vanilla and continue to whisk until
well blended. Divide the mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups.
Place in a waterbath (a large shallow pan of hot water, which
surrounds the food with gentle heat while baking. This will keep your
custards from overheating and curdling.)
Bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center. (The
center should jiggle when the pan is tapped…think “Jell-O”!) Remove
from the oven and leave in the water bath until cooled. Remove the
cups from the water bath and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2
days. When you are ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of the
sugar over each custard. For best results, use a small hand-held
torch to melt the sugar. If you don’t have a torch, place under the
broiler until the sugar melts. Re-chill custards for a few minutes
before serving.
*For a lighter custard, use between 4-6 egg yolks
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