Vanilla Creme Brulee
- January 06, 2023
- by
- Team-Chow
Vanilla creme brulee is a classic French dessert made of a rich, creamy custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. It is a decadent treat that is perfect for special occasions or as a special dessert for a dinner party. The process of making creme brulee may seem intimidating, but it is actually quite simple and can be accomplished with just a few basic ingredients and some basic kitchen tools. Follow these step by step instructions to create a delicious creme brulee that is sure to impress your guests.
Vanilla Creme Brulee
Creme brulee is a classic French dessert made of a rich, creamy custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. It is a decadent treat that is perfect for special occasions or as a special dessert for a dinner party.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 2 quarts hot water
Vanilla Sugar
- ¾ Vanilla Bean chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Sugar Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Using a coffee grinder, pulverize the vanilla bean and sugar.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the cream, half and half and vanilla sugar to a simmer over medium low heat. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolks, ¼ cup sugar and salt until well combined. Slowly add the hot cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup with a spout.
- Divide the mixture among six 4-ounce ramekins. Place the ramekins in a large baking dish. Pour the hot water into the dish, being careful not to splash any into the ramekins. The water should come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 45 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- Combine the brown sugar and sugar for the sugar topping.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the Sugar Topping over the top of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, melt the sugar until it forms a caramelized top. Alternatively, you can place the ramekins on a baking sheet and broil until the sugar is melted and caramelized. Serve immediately.
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