Creme Brulee is a much-loved french dessert. It is basically a rich vanilla custard topped with burnt caramel. This dessert is commonly served in ramekins but of course there are innovative ways in presenting the french sweetie. Because of this dessert, I bought a chef torch. :P
I used the water bath method for this recipe. Water bath refers to bake the custard ramekins in a tray of warm water (approx half inch) over low heat.
Recipe for 2 ramekins (200ml ramekins)
Ingredients
250ml heavy cream/ whipping cream
1/4 vanilla bean (slice horizontally and scrap its pulp)
1/8 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
Hot water for water bath
Steps
Preheat the oven to 120 degree Celsius.
Put cream, vanilla bean and its pulp into a pot. Bring to a boil with medium fire.
Remove and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
Remove vanilla bean.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar till it starts to turn pale.
Slowly add in the cream. A bit at a time. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve.
Pour the mixture equally into 2 ramekins (200ml size).
Place the ramekins on a large tray. Add hot water to a height of half an inch.
Bake for about an hour. Check the custard is set buts till trembling in the centre.
Let it cool and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Take it out 30 minutes prior serving.
Sprinkle some sugar on top of the custard. Using a chef torch, melt the sugar and form a crispy top. Serve immediately.