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I have never made Creme Brulee. There is something about it that made me think it was very hard to make. I'm telling you, it is not! This recipe is simple, velvety in texture and is the perfect way to end a meal. If you're making something special for Valentine's Day, this might be the way to someone's heart!
To the recipe. . .
Creme Brulee
Boil some water in a kettle or pot - you'll need this to bake your brulee in.
In a mixing bowl, add in a stir until combined
5 large egg yolks
1/2 c. sugar
In a saucepan, heat until just starting to simmer
3 c. heavy cream or whipping cream
1/4 tsp. salt
Remove from heat and stir in
1 1/2 - 2 tsp. vanilla
Now, remove 1/2-3/4 c. of the warm cream and in a slow stream, while whisking, add this to the egg yolks (you want to get them warm so they don't scramble when you add them to the cream mixture.
Pour the mixture into 8 rammekins.
Place the rammekins into a baking dish - you may need more than 1.
Carefully pour the hot water into the baking dish - about 1/2" of water.
Gently, place them into a 350 degree oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes. They will be set and the centre is a bit jiggly. If you like you can use a thermometer to test - it should read 170F.
Remove from oven and baking dish, place onto a cooling rack for an hour and then move the fridge for at least 2 hours. You can make these and keep them in the fridge up to 2 days.
When ready to serve, sprinkle the tops with a thin layer of sugar and using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar.
*if you don't have a torch (which I didn't) you can broil them on high - you don't get quite the same results, but still satisfying.
Enjoy!
