Description
A classic vanilla bean crème brûlée with a silky custard base and crisp caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste)
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉. Heat cream and vanilla until steaming.
- Whisk yolks, sugar, and salt until pale.
- Slowly temper cream into yolks.
- Strain and pour into ramekins.
- Place in water bath and bake 30 – 35 minutes until just set.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with sugar and caramelize with either a torch or the broiler method.
Equipment
10 Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans Whole Grade A
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Stainless Steel Baking Sheet + Rack Set
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Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Cane Sugar, Fair Trade, Non GMO, Gluten Free
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- Custard should jiggle slightly when done
- Always strain for smooth texture
- Chill completely before brǔlée
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French