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Crème brûlée

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Crème brûlée in cup.
Crème brûlée in cup.

Overview

  1. Yields: 4 servings
  2. Prep time: 15 minutes
  3. Cook time: 20-25 minutes
  4. Chill time: 2-3 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for caramelizing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat cream and sugar: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and 1/2 cup granulated sugar over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk egg yolks: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.
  4. Combine: Gradually whisk the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, until smooth.
  5. Pour into ramekins: Pour the custard mixture into 4 ramekins.
  6. Bake: Place the ramekins in a baking pan and pour hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Chill: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  8. Caramelize sugar: Just before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar.
  9. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

  • For a thicker custard, add an extra egg yolk.
  • If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can caramelize the sugar using a broiler.
  • Serve the crème brûlée with fresh berries or a dusting of cocoa powder.

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