Creme Brulee

By cwyorkiex3

Creme Brulee is one of the most popular French dessert recipes in America. Some cooks like to add flavorings or liqueurs to the mix, but creme brulee is most delicious in its classic form.

Ingredients

• 8 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (for the caramelized topping)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 195mins
Adapted from cremebrulee.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300ºF.

In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale yellow.

Add cream and vanilla, and continue to whisk until well blended.

Strain into a large bowl, skimming off any foam or bubbles.

Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups.

Place ramekins in a large pan filled with 1 or 2 inches of hot water, and bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center, about 50 to 60 minutes.

Remove from oven and leave in the water bath until cooled.

Remove cups from water bath and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.

When ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of sugar over each custard.

Use a small, hand-held torch to melt sugar. If you don't have a torch, place under the broiler until sugar melts.

Re-chill custards for a few minutes before serving.