Crème Brûlée

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk egg yolks, 4 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick and creamy; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour cream into a saucepan and stir over low heat until it almost comes to a boil.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk cream into egg yolk mixture; beat until combined.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour mixture into the top pan of a double boiler. Stir over simmering water until mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour into a shallow heat-proof dish or individual ramekins.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set but still slightly jiggly, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Turn the oven to broil.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Combine remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over custard.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Place dish under the broiler until sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Watch carefully so as not to burn.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate until custard is set again, about 10 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (5 servings total)

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