Perfect Crème Brulée

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; gradually whisk hot cream into egg yolk mixture (a little at a time to prevent the mixture from scrambling), whisking continuously until combined.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler. Cook, gently stirring with a wooden spoon, until cream mixture thickens enough to easily coat the back of the spoon.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour hot cream into a heat-proof baking dish or individual ramekins set on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets but has a slight jiggle, about 20 to 30 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the topping: Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème brûlée.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)