Easy Creme Brulee

Easy Creme Brulee

This classic creme brulee dessert never gets old.  Very easy recipe to make, yet always a crowd pleaser.  Best if made using a quality culinary torch.

Ingredients

• 6 glass ramekins
• 8 large eggs, yolks only
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 2 cups of heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup of white sugar (for caramelized topping)
• Choice fruit for garnish (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar thoroughly.
3. Afterwards, add heavy cream and vanilla extract and whisk until well blended.
4. Evenly pour mixture into each ramekin.
5. Place ramekins in water bath (water-filled pan), and bake in oven until set around edges, but still soft in middle (approximately 45-60 minutes).
6. Remove from oven and let stand until cooled.
7. Take cups from water bath and chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours (or overnight).
8. When ready to serve, evenly sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of sugar on top of each custard. Use your hand-held culinary torch to melt sugar topping until lightly browned.
9. Re-chill custards in refrigerator for a few minutes. Then, serve and enjoy this Easy Creme Brulee recipe!