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Classic Crème Brûlée (Oven (bain-marie))

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A delicate egg-yolk custard cooked low and gentle so it sets silky (no curdling or weeping), finished with a hard torched-sugar crust.

Prep 00:20
Cook 00:32
Total 00:52
Yield 5

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar (custard)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (topping)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Whisk yolks, 4 tbsp sugar, and salt; heat the cream until hot (not boiling) and stream it in slowly.
  2. 2
    Strain into ramekins set in a deep pan; pour boiling water halfway up the sides.
  3. 3
    Bake at 285°F (140°C) ~30 minutes until set with a slight jiggle; chill, then sugar and torch.
Category
Desserts
Cuisine
French

Dietary Information

Vegetarian
Gluten Free

Recipe Attribution

Dinners Done Quick
dinnersdonequick.com/air-fryer-creme-brulee/