Crème brûlée is a luxurious French dessert, famous for its crisp caramelized sugar layer. It’s perfect for lovers of creamy desserts and can be easily prepared at home by following these steps.
Ingredients:
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Sugar: ½ cup
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Egg yolks: 5
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Heavy cream: 1½ cups (liquid)
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Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (liquid)
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Sugar: as needed (for topping)
Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk well by hand until the mixture becomes creamy.
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Heat the cream over medium-low heat until hot.
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Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while continuing to whisk until fully combined.
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Pour the mixture into a large baking dish or small individual ramekins, as desired. Place them in a deep baking tray and pour hot water into the tray until it reaches halfway up the sides of the dishes.
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Bake in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 40 minutes, until the custard is set.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
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Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize it using a torch or broiler until golden and crispy. Serve immediately.
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