Creme Brulee IV

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, combine cream and granulated sugar. Heat on medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
3. In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and vanilla extract. Gradually pour hot cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Pour mixture into 4 ramekins. Place ramekins in a baking dish. Fill the dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until custards are set.
6. Remove ramekins from baking dish and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7. Sprinkle tops of custards with white sugar. Caramelize with a kitchen blowtorch, or place under the broiler for a few minutes until sugar is melted and browned.
8. Serve chilled.

Interesting Facts

• Creme Brulee is a classic French dessert that dates back to the 17th century.
• Creme Brulee is traditionally served in individual ramekins, but can also be made in one large dish.
• The topping of melted and browned sugar is the signature touch that makes creme brulee so delicious.