Classic Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
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Classic Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
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Silky smooth vanilla custard topped with a crackling caramelized sugar crust that you can easily make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar for brulee.
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Instructions
- Pour heavy cream into a heavy-bottomed pot. Split vanilla bean open with a sharp knife. Scrape out vanilla beans and put the seeds in the pot. Add the vanilla bean to the pot. Boil the cream for about 30 seconds, and then allow the cream to cool.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until they are light and creamy. Add a small amount of the warmed cream into the egg yolks whisking briskly. Continue to add warmed cream in small amounts until it is fully incorporated. Do not add the milk too quickly, but do it very slowly.
- Fill 6 ramekins with custard. Place ramekins in a baking dish. Add boiling water to the baking dish. Bake custards for 30 minutes or until set. Allow the custards to cool to room temperature place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before you make the brulee. The custards may not seem fully set when you remove them out of the oven, but they continue to set while they cool.
- Blot the custard dry with a paper towel before sprinkling with sugar. Add about 1 to 1/2 teaspoons of sugar to the top of each ramekin. Ignite the flame and sweep the flame from the outside to the inside of the ramekin. You will need to rotate the ramekin as you swipe the flame across the custard. You can refrigerate these about an hour before serving.
Notes
- Temperature control is crucial for perfect creme brulee. The custard should reach an internal temperature of about 170-175°F when done. If you don't have a thermometer, look for a slight jiggle in the center when gently shaken. For the caramelized topping, a regular hardware store torch works perfectly (often better than culinary torches) but make sure it uses butane or propane—never use industrial torches that might use unsafe fuel.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
646kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
36g
(180%)
Cholesterol
226mg
(75%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
2335IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
0.9mg
(1%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Cholesterol | 226mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 2335IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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