CARAMELIZED-HONEY BRûLéE

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If you don't have a kitchen torch, time to treat yourself. They're inexpensive and super fun to use-and you can't make this dessert without one.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Anniversary     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup honey
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
8 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
Special equipment:
Eight 6 ounce ramekins; a kitchen torch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Place 3/4 cup honey in a medium saucepan and scrape in vanilla seeds; save pod for another use. Cook over medium-high, swirling pan occasionally, until honey darkens and smells almost burnt (don't worry, this is what you're going for!) and bubbling begins to slow, 5-8 minutes. Gradually add cream, then milk, to caramelized honey, stirring constantly until combined.
  • Whisk salt into egg yolks in a medium bowl, then stream in honey-caramel mixture, whisking constantly. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup. Divide among ramekins.
  • Place ramekins in a large baking dish lined with a dish towel (it will keep them from sliding around) and pour in boiling water around ramekins so it comes halfway up sides.
  • Bake until edges of custards are set but centers still jiggle slightly, 65-75 minutes. Remove ramekins from water bath and let custards cool, about 1 hour. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle custards evenly with sugar and heat with torch until sugar is melted and caramelized to a deep amber color. Your goal is to make a thin, smooth, brittle crust that shatters when broken.
  • Do ahead: Custards can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

Heather Dillon
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I followed the recipe exactly and my crème brûlée turned out burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Malik Shari
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This crème brûlée was a bit too eggy for my taste, but the caramel sauce was delicious.


James Erzuah Nda
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I've made this crème brûlée several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Phijo M
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This was my first time making crème brûlée and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


anime lover465
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I made this crème brûlée for my family and they loved it! The caramel sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but everyone else enjoyed it.


SSENYENJERO CHRISTOPHER
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This crème brûlée was amazing! The caramel sauce was perfectly caramelized and the custard was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.