Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, perfectly finished with a crisp caramelized sugar top.
Ingredients
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- 2 cupheavy cream
- 8 Tbspgranulated sugar
- 4 Tbspegg yolks
- 2vanilla beans, split and scraped
- 1/4 tspsalt
- 2 Tbspadditional sugar for topping, granulated
- fresh berries for garnish, optional
- mint leaves for garnish, optional
- 1 tspvanilla extract, optional
Directions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Step 2: Prepare the Cream Mixture
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat until just simmering.
SPONSOREDAd slot - Step 3: Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean seeds along with the scraped pods for added flavor.
- Step 4: Whisk Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Step 6: Strain the Mixture
Strain the combined mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup to eliminate any clumps.
- Step 7: Fill Ramekins
Pour the strained mixture evenly into ramekins and place them in a baking dish.
- Step 8: Bake in Water Bath
Carefully fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Step 9: Cool and Chill
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until gently set. Remove and allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Step 10: Caramelize Sugar
Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top of each crème brûlée and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp.