Tried and tested Crème Brûlée. Oh so many batches of Crème Brûlée to make this one work…

Special Equipment

  • 6 Ramekins
  • Baking pan, large enough to provide water bath for ramekins
  • Crème Brûlée torch

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 300°F

Ingredients

  • 8 Egg Yolks
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preparation

Whisk

  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale yellow.
  • Add cream and vanilla; continue to whisk until well blended.
  • Strain into a large bowl, skimming off any solids, foam and/or bubbles.

Pour

  • Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups.
  • Place ramekins in a water bath

Bake

  • Bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center, about 50 to 60 minutes.

Cool

  • Remove from oven and leave in the water bath until cooled.
  • Remove cups from water bath and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.

Presentation

  • When ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of sugar over each custard.
  • Torch to melt sugar.
  • Re-chill custards for a few minutes before serving.