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Creme Brulee
Silky vanilla custard hides beneath a shatteringly crisp layer of caramelized sugar in this French classic that is far easier to make at home than it looks.
Why You'll Love This
- Elegant restaurant-style dessert made at home
- Contrast of crisp caramel and silky custard
- Make-ahead custard, torched fresh before serving
Ingredients
- 2 cupsheavy cream
- 1/2 cupwhole milk
- 1vanilla bean, split, or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5large egg yolks
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
- pinchsalt
- 6 tablespoonsturbinado or granulated sugar, for topping
- 1/2 cupfresh berries, for garnish (optional)
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 F and place 6 shallow 6-ounce ramekins in a large roasting pan.
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