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Dreams Crème Brûlée

A silky vanilla custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust for an elegant classic dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 egg yolks large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Ramekins
  • Baking dish
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Heat cream with vanilla until steaming.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  4. Slowly whisk warm cream into eggs.
  5. Strain custard and pour into ramekins.
  6. Bake in water bath for 30–35 minutes.
  7. Chill completely, then caramelize sugar topping.

Notes

Torch sugar just before serving for best texture.