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creme-brulee

How to Make Creme Brulee without a Torch

Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 60 minutes; Assembly: 5 minutes; Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes; Servings: 2

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp Demerara sugar

Instructions
 

  • Whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Set this bowl aside.
  • In a saucepan, add heavy cream and heat it on medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Make sure you don't burn it.
  • Remove the heavy cream from heat and add vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • Slowly pour the heavy cream into the egg yolk and sugar mixture. Whisk vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour this custard mixture into two ramekins.
  • Place the ramekins in a tub filled with enough water to be half-submerged in it. Place the whole setup in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are a little soft.
  • .Once done, take them out of the oven and let them cool down.
  • Sprinkle sugar on top and melt it using a grill torch until it turns a golden color and forms a layer.
  • Serve!