CREME BRULEE WITH LEMON AND LIME SHORTIES

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This is from my new cook book, given to me by one of my very good friends, Kirsty, "Hostess with the Mostess

Provided by Jennifer Ellis

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c heavy (double) cream
1 vanilla bean, split
6 egg yolks
3 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 c confectioners sugar, sifted
FOR THE SHORTIES..
1 c all pourpose flour
4 Tbsp cornstarch
4 Tbsp sugar
1 each, grated peel of lemon and lime
1/2 c unsalted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the cream with the vanilla bean until it reaches boiling point. Whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar and pour the mixture over the hot cream
  • 2. Stir the mixture over a low heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, Strain into a pitcher, then pour into six ramekins.
  • 3. Stand the ramekins in a roasting pan half full of water and cook in a preheated oven, 300 F, for 1 hour, Let cool, then chill for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, dust thickly with confectioners' sugar. Place the ramekins Under a preheated broiler for 3-4 minutes.
  • 4. Make the shorties while the creme brulees are baking: mix together the flour, cornstarch, sugar and lemon and lime peel. Rub in the butter, then bring the crumbs together to form a smooth ball. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface and stamp out 12-14 rounds with a 3 inch cookie cutter.
  • 5. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet and cook in a preheated oven 325 F. for 20 min until goldent. Let cool until crisp and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Chukwuemeka Nnamdi
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This was the worst crème brûlée I've ever had.


Boccarro Zimbiri
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Juanita Balie
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This crème brûlée was a disappointment. The custard was too runny and the sugar topping was too hard.


AKIF JAVED OFFICIAL
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I'm not a big fan of lemon and lime, but I still enjoyed this crème brûlée.


Sserumya Byebyechain
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the crème brûlée turned out great.


Nazanin Hussaini
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I had some trouble getting the sugar topping to caramelize, but the custard was still delicious.


yisin yisin
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This crème brûlée was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable.


Jimmy Ayo
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Wow! This was the best crème brûlée I've ever had.


Ahmad Maher
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this crème brûlée again and again.


Prince Muhib
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The custard was creamy and smooth, and the sugar topping was perfectly caramelized. This crème brûlée was a real treat!


Nowfith Nowfith
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I love the combination of lemon and lime in this crème brûlée. It's a refreshing and delicious twist on the classic dessert.


Dani mian
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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 result was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Binita Chettri
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I made this crème brûlée for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Msindo Dlakadla
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This crème brûlée was a delightful treat! The combination of lemon and lime added a refreshing twist to the classic dessert. The custard was creamy and smooth, with a perfectly caramelized sugar topping. I highly recommend this recipe.