Creme brulle

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• powdered sugar for the crusts
• Groceries
• Baking Pans
• Cooking Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Ramekins
• Wire Whisks
• Propane Torches
• Mixing bowls

1. Step 1

   To make creme brulee, heat the oven to 135 degrees C.

2. Step 2

   Mix the cream and vanilla extract in a nonreactive pan over low heat until steaming.

3. Step 3

   When the cream is hot, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well blended.

4. Step 4

   When cream starts to steam, shut off the heat.

5. Step 5

   Pour some cream (maybe 1/2 cup) into the egg yolks while whisking quickly. This will slowly heat the yolks, reducing the chance of curdling them.

6. Step 6

   Remove the whisk from the eggs, start whisking the cream, and steadily pour the yolks into the cream while whisking quickly.

7. Step 7

   When thoroughly mixed, divide mixture into oven-safe individual ramekins.

8. Step 8

   For best results, an optional step is to chill the filled ramekins overnight before cooking.

9. Step 9

   Place ramekins in a tall-sided baking pan. Pour hot water into the pan about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

10. Step 10

    Bake for about 35-45 minutes.
    

11. Step 11

    Cover and chill at least two hours.

12. Step 12

    When ready to serve, sprinkle the top of each serving with a thin, even layer of sugar.

13. Step 13

    If you have a propane kitchen torch, heat the sugar with the flame until it begins to brown. Stop when it reaches a golden color. It should not get too dark.

14. Step 14

    Without a torch, use the oven's broiler setting to caramelize the sugar. Broil for 20 to 30 seconds within at least an inch of the flame or heating element.