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Creme Brulee

Silky vanilla custard under a thin, glassy sheet of caramelized sugar -- crack it with a spoon.

Total time 180 min
Servings 6
Rating 4.9 / 5
Skill level Medium
Creme Brulee
In the kitchen

Three frames from the cook

Kitchen step 1
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Kitchen step 3

Method

  1. Warm cream with the vanilla bean; steep 15 minutes.

  2. Whisk yolks with sugar; temper in the cream and strain.

  3. Divide into ramekins; bake in a water bath at 325 F until just set, 35 minutes.

  4. Chill, top with sugar, and torch into a glassy crust.