Crème Brûlée
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Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert with a creamy vanilla custard base and a crisp caramelized sugar crust. This elegant treat combines a smooth texture with a delightful crack of caramel, making each bite a memorable experience.
- Total Time: 2 h
- Yield: 6 portions 1x
- Category: Medium
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar (plus extra for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Place ramekins in a baking dish.
- Heat cream with vanilla bean in a saucepan until hot. Remove vanilla bean.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Gradually add hot cream, stirring constantly.
- Strain mixture and pour into ramekins. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Chill, then sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch. Enjoy!
