So I came home from work the other night and all of the sudden got a craving for Creme Brulee. You can't imagine what a happy girl I was to find that I had all the ingredients. This is one of the easiest recipes ever! It's also delicious and was so velverty! I don't have a torch so I used my broiler. It works but it makes the custard a bit warm - but the texture and flavor are all there. I also didn't have a vanilla bean on hand so I used pure vanilla extract. I poured the entire custard mixture in to a big measuring cup so that it was easier and less of a mess to pour in to the ramekins. Also, I used the egg whites to make a simple meringue and made cookies to snack on. You must try this recipe - It is simple, easy and super impressive!
Ingredients
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 cup vanilla sugar
, divided
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 quarts hot water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Place the cream, vanilla bean and its pulp into a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean and reserve for another use.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and the egg yolks until well blended and it just starts to lighten in color. Add the cream a little at a time, stirring continually. Pour the liquid into 6 (7 to 8-ounce) ramekins. Place the ramekins into a large cake pan or roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake just until the creme brulee is set, but still trembling in the center, approximately 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the roasting pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
Remove the creme brulee from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to browning the sugar on top. Divide the remaining 1/2 cup vanilla sugar equally among the 6 dishes and spread evenly on top. Using a torch, melt the sugar and form a crispy top. Allow the creme brulee to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
OMG. I am making this tomorrow, then going to the gym for 5 hours to work it off because I'll probably eat 5 of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a vanilla bean? Can I just get them at any store? And is vanilla sugar something I can find with the regular sugar?
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Vanilla beans can be picked up at any grocery store in the spice section. I know Trader Joe's and Whole Foods would definitely have them - but Ralphs and wherever else should too.
ReplyDeleteI used regular sugar. You can use vanilla sugar but you have to make it.
Ingredients
* 1 vanilla bean, whole or scraped
* 2 cups granulated sugar
Directions
If vanilla bean is whole, slice down side of bean with back of knife and scrape seeds into airtight container with the sugar. Bury bean in sugar and seal tightly with lid. Let sit for 1 to 2 weeks. Use as regular, granulated sugar.
Regular is just as good though.
yum yum yum & YUP! This one will absolutely be tested this week! SO EXCITED!
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