Crème brûlée
Crème brûlée is a lovely custard with caramelized sugar. The name means burnt cream.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
- Beat egg yolks with 1/3 cup sugar. Add the vanilla seeds.
- Take the cream to boiling point and pour over the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
- Distribute the custard among 4 individual heat resistant pots. Place the pots inside an oven pan and fill the pan with water up to half the height of the pots.
- Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, just until the custard is set. Allow to cool to room temperature and then chill in the fridge.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the rest of the sugar on top of the pots. Place under the broiler for a few minutes, until the sugar turns to caramel.
Total time
45 minutes
Cooking time
30
Preparation time
15
Yield
4 servings
Notes
Garnish the crème brûlée with sliced strawberries or other fruit.
Source
moderate, bake
desserts, sweets, entertaining
English food recipes
Food in Europe
Food in Europe