Easy & Elegant Crème Brûlée

Réalisation

1. 01
   Étape 1Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C).

2. 02
   Étape 2Whisk the yolks

   Whisk yolks + ½ cup sugar until creamy.

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3. 03
   Étape 3Simmer the cream

   Simmer cream with salt, stir in vanilla.

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4. 04
   Étape 4Temper the yolks

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

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5. 05
   Étape 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
   Étape 6Chill the custards

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

7. 07
   Étape 7Torch the sugar

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

   Note

   Broiling works as an alternative to torching.

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