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Velvety Crème Brûlée

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
185 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dessert French
Velvety Crème Brûlée
Ingredients
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (or 150 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, relocate an oven rack to its lowest position for optimal results.
3
To begin preparing the dessert, combine egg yolks with 1/4 cup of white sugar and a hint of vanilla extract in a stainless steel bowl.
4
Mix these ingredients together until they form a smooth, uniform consistency.
5
In a separate saucepan, gently heat the cream to just below boiling point over medium-low heat.
6
Gradually pour this warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously to ensure a seamless blend.
7
Create a makeshift double boiler by bringing a couple of inches of water to a simmer in an oven-safe saucepan over medium-low heat.
8
Carefully place the bowl containing the cream mixture over the saucepan, forming a protective barrier between the two.
9
Introduce the entire setup into the preheated oven and bake until the mixture reaches a set state, approximately 30 minutes.
10
Allow the chilled dessert to cool in the refrigerator for an extended period of two hours.
11
Before proceeding, preheat your oven's broiler to the desired temperature and adjust the rack to a distance of 6 inches from the heat source.
12
In a small bowl, combine an equal amount of white sugar and brown sugar.
13
Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chilled crème.
14
Place the dessert under the preheated broiler and heat until the sugar melts and browns, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
15
Return the dessert immediately to the refrigerator and chill until the sugar is set, roughly 15 minutes.