Simple Creme Brulee Dessert

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and white sugar until thick and creamy.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat cream until it just begins to bubble. Gradually whisk the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract. Divide the mixture among 6 ramekins.
5. Place the ramekins in a large baking pan. Fill the pan with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
6. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the custards are set.
7. Remove ramekins from the baking pan. Cool custards to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
8. Preheat oven broiler.
9. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over each custard. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
10. Broil for 3 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
11. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Creme brulee is a type of custard dessert that is traditionally made with eggs, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
• The name “creme brulee” translates to “burnt cream” in French, referring to the caramelized sugar topping.
• Creme brulee is believed to have originated in France during the 17th century.