Classic Crème Brûlée
Classic Crème Brûlée. Versions of the dish exist outside of France, such as Catalan creme from Catalonia and the Cambridge burnt cream from the UK. Eric Chavot 's classic crème brûlée recipe will help you to achieve the perfect custard wobble and crisp caramel topping. Classic Crème Brûlée Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton Legend holds that this subtly flavored, delicate custard, whose name translates literally as burned cream, originated at.
Ingredients
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Prepare 2 Cups (480 mL) of Heavy whipping cream (35%)
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Prepare 6 Pcs of Egg yolks
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You need 5 Tbsp (75 g) of White sugar
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Prepare 1 1/2 Tsp (7.5 mL) of Vanilla extract
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You need of White sugar for caramelization
Steps
- In a medium sized bowl, add the white sugar (75 g) and 6 pieces of egg yolks, mix until combined..
- Add the heavy whipping cream (480 mL) into a sauce pan. With constant stirring, bring it to simmer with medium heat, avoid boiling..
- Strain the cream immediately as soon as it starts simmering. Set it aside to cool down for 20 minutes..
- Preheat the oven at 165°C..
- Then, slowly pour the cream into the egg mixture gradually and whisk them together in a bowl. Add the vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) into the mixture and mix well..
- Pour and sieve through the cream and egg mixture into SIX ramekins. Put them in a casserole tray, and then fill the casserole tray with boiling water at two-thirds the height of the ramekins..
- Cover the whole casserole tray with aluminium foil, ensure it is well wrapped..
- Place in the 165°C oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Baking time is dependent on the size and depth of your ramekins..
- Remove from the oven and unwrap the aluminium foil. Let them cool down completely until room temperature. After that, cover the ramekins with cling film and put in the refrigerator for 3 hours..
- Take them out from refrigerator after chilling and place white sugar on top of the creme. Caramelize the sugar by using a blow torch, forming a glass-like layer on the creme..
This Classic Crème Brûlée Recipe is a must try for any Occassion. The inside has a flavorful and cream. Add heavy cream to a sauce pan. Split vanilla bean down the middle lengthwise and scrape seeds out with tip of knife. Add seeds and pod to heavy cream.
