Creme Brulee Recipe

Creme Brulee Recipe

Crème brûlée is the dessert for you if you've ever wished you could cook Parisian pastries in your own kitchen. It's a dreamy, smooth custard with a crunchy, caramelized sugar shell on top—a tale of indulgence and elegance falling in love. Believe me, it will be pure joy when you smash that top with your spoon!

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)

Directions

1. Set your oven's temperature to 325°F (160°C) first.
2. In a saucepan, warm the cream and sugar over medium heat until the sugar melts and the mixture is steaming, but avoid boiling. Add vanilla and set aside.
3. Whisk those egg yolks until they are creamy and light in a different bowl.
4. To keep the mixture smooth and lump-free, gradually pour the heated cream into the yolks while whisking continuously.
5. To make the custard extra smooth, strain it through a fine sieve.
6. Transfer the mixture into ramekins, set them in a baking dish, and cover them with hot water until the sides are halfway up.
7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until they are set but still have some give in the middle.
8. Refrigerate them for a minimum of two hours.
9. Before serving, dust it with brown sugar and burn it until golden and glassy, then listen for that satisfying crack!