VANILLA CRèME BRûLéE

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Five simple ingredients - cream, vanilla, salt, eggs and sugar - make for an exquisitely rich and elegant dessert. Most crème brûlée recipes require the use of a small propane torch to achieve the crackly sugar top, but this version offers a simpler (and safer) solution: your oven's broiler. One thing to note: Be sure to let the custard set for several hours in the refrigerator before brûléeing the top, otherwise you'll end up with soupy custard.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy or light cream, or half-and-half
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar, more for topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a saucepan, combine cream, vanilla bean and salt and cook over low heat just until hot. Let sit for a few minutes, then discard vanilla bean. (If using vanilla extract, add it now.)
  • In a bowl, beat yolks and sugar together until light. Stir about a quarter of the cream into this mixture, then pour sugar-egg mixture into cream and stir. Pour into four 6-ounce ramekins and place ramekins in a baking dish; fill dish with boiling water halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until centers are barely set. Cool completely. Refrigerate for several hours and up to a couple of days.
  • When ready to serve, top each custard with about a teaspoon of sugar in a thin layer. Place ramekins in a broiler 2 to 3 inches from heat source. Turn on broiler. Cook until sugar melts and browns or even blackens a bit, about 5 minutes. Serve within two hours.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 41 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Larry Jenkins
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This is a great recipe for beginners.


Nomi Nomikhan
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Sami Ullah Orakzai Kohat
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This is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


jordon bingham
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This is a must-try recipe for any crème brûlée lover.


Shaswat Raj Chaudhary
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I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ibrahim Issaku
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This was the best crème brûlée I've ever had.


Panir Ahmed
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I would definitely make this again.


Collins Onye
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The custard was creamy and smooth, and the caramelized sugar topping was crispy and delicious.


Alyssa Bolado
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This was a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Ahmad Mghl
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Usmannaeem Mani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the crème brûlée turned out great!


Anthony Hutchens
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The custard was a bit runny, but the caramelized sugar topping was perfect.


PATRICK WANDETO
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This crème brûlée was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Khawer Khawer
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Nakito Taatu
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This is the best crème brûlée recipe I've ever tried. The custard is so smooth and creamy, and the caramelized sugar topping is perfectly crisp.


Shannel Wright
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I made this for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy custard and the crisp caramelized sugar topping.


Nevaeh Brown
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This was my first time making crème brûlée, and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were delicious.


Siiqmmkwhsu Ananidjwnwnnas
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I've made crème brûlée many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The custard is so rich and creamy, and the caramelized sugar topping is perfectly crisp.


pabel jh
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This crème brûlée was a delight! The custard was creamy and smooth, and the caramelized sugar topping was perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


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