Easy Vanilla Brulee (Print)
A silky vanilla custard underneath a crispy caramel layer. Amazingly simple to whip up at home, but feels gourmet.
# Ingredients:
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½ cup white sugar for caramelizing on top.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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⅛ teaspoon fine salt.
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.
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2 cups heavy cream (33%).
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⅓ cup granulated sugar.
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar.
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6 egg yolks.
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 325℉. Arrange ramekins in a big baking dish and prepare a water bath.
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Combine cream, salt, brown sugar, and vanilla paste in a pot. Warm it up till it’s almost boiling. Stir in vanilla extract, then let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Beat the sugar and egg yolks until pale. Slowly blend the warm cream into the mixture, stirring constantly to avoid scrambling.
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Pour the custard into ramekins, taking out any air bubbles. Fill the baking dish with water till it’s halfway up the sides of the dishes.
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Cook for 25-30 minutes. The edges should look set, but the middle will still wiggle. Cool thoroughly and chill for at least 5 hours.
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Sprinkle sugar on top, then caramelize with a torch until golden. Serve right away.
# Notes:
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You can make this up to 2 days beforehand.
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A water bath keeps the cooking steady and even.
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Wait till the last moment to caramelize the top layer.