Vanilla Crème Brûleé
By: Chef Cindy Gilbert
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Crème Brûleé is an indulgent contrast of rich, velvety custard and irresistible, crackly sugar top. Infused with the signature warmth and sweetness of McCormick Gourmet Collection™ Organic Pure Vanilla Extract, this dessert elevates any meal with memorable flavor and lovely presentation – especially when entertaining.
Crème Brûleé is an indulgent contrast of rich, velvety custard and irresistible, crackly sugar top. Infused with the signature warmth and sweetness of McCormick Gourmet Collection™ Organic Pure Vanilla Extract, this dessert elevates any meal with memorable flavor and lovely presentation – especially when entertaining.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place 8 (4-ounce) ramekins or shallow fluted dishes in shallow roasting pan. Set aside.
- Bring cream to simmer in medium saucepan on medium heat. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla. Whisk egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar in large bowl until pale yellow. Gradually whisk in warm cream mixture. Pour into prepared ramekins. Carefully pour hot water into roasting pan, adding just enough water to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until custards are almost set in center. Allow custards to cool slightly in water bath. Remove from pan and cool completely. Cover each custard individually with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, until well-chilled.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the remaining sugar evenly over each custard. Holding a hand-held torch about 4 inches from the sugar, lightly brown the sugar using a slow even motion. Remove the flame just before desired degree of browning is reached, as the sugar will continue to brown for a few seconds.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
