Easy & Elegant Crème Brûlée

Elaboración

1. 01
   Paso 1Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C).

2. 02
   Paso 2Whisk the yolks

   Whisk yolks + ½ cup sugar until creamy.

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3. 03
   Paso 3Simmer the cream

   Simmer cream with salt, stir in vanilla.

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4. 04
   Paso 4Temper the yolks

   Temper yolks: whisk some warm cream into yolks, then mix all back together.

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5. 05
   Paso 5Bake in a water bath35 min

   Divide into ramekins; bake in a water bath for ~35 min until wiggly in the center.

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6. 06
   Paso 6Chill the custards

   Chill 1 hr at room temp, then 4 hrs (or overnight).

7. 07
   Paso 7Torch the sugar

   Just before serving, sprinkle remaining sugar on top and torch or broil until glorious crackly caramel forms.

   Nota

   Broiling works as an alternative to torching.

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