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Dreams Crème Brûlée

A classic French-style vanilla custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 egg yolks large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar for caramelizing

Equipment

  • Ramekins
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ramekins in a baking dish.
  2. Heat cream until steaming; remove from heat and add vanilla.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  4. Slowly whisk warm cream into egg mixture.
  5. Strain custard and divide into ramekins.
  6. Bake in water bath 35–40 minutes until just set.
  7. Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  8. Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize before serving.

Notes

Caramelize sugar just before serving for best texture.