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Crème Brûlée

20 + 45 min 6 servings Medium

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Ingredients

  • 500ml heavy cream
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 100g sugar plus extra for topping
  • 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat cream with vanilla seeds until simmering.

  2. 2

    Whisk yolks with sugar.

  3. 3

    Temper eggs with hot cream, combine.

  4. 4

    Pour into ramekins, bake in water bath at 150°C for 40-45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Chill for 4 hours minimum.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle sugar on top, caramelize with a torch.

🌍 Cultural Info

The earliest known recipe for crème brûlée appears in François Massialot's 1691 cookbook.