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Perfect Classic Crème Brûlée: 5 Secrets

Classic Crème Brûlée
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Learn to make a classic Crème Brûlée, a beloved French dessert featuring a rich vanilla custard topped with a crackly, caramelized sugar crust. This elegant dessert is perfect for special occasions and is surprisingly simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for topping
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. If using a vanilla bean, add the scraped seeds and the pod to the cream. Heat gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the cream is warm, but not boiling. Remove from heat. If using vanilla extract, stir it in after removing from heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of the warm cream mixture until well combined.
  4. Slowly temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking about half of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. This prevents the yolks from cooking.
  5. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream. Stir until well combined.
  6. Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or pitcher to remove any solids, like the vanilla bean pod.
  7. Divide the custard evenly among four to six ramekins.
  8. Place the ramekins in a larger baking dish. Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish, coming halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This water bath helps the custard cook gently and evenly.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  11. Just before serving, sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar over the top of each custard.
  12. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard, glassy crust. Allow the caramelized sugar to set for a minute before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure your ramekins are oven-safe.
  • The water bath is crucial for a smooth, creamy custard.
  • Chill the custards thoroughly before torching the sugar for the best results.

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