Crème brûlée
Try this delicious rich and creamy crème brûlée. It's surprisingly simple to make and uses just 4 ingredients. It's perfect to make ahead of time for an impressive and luxurious dessert.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 345kcal
Cost: £2.50
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Deep baking tray
- 5 Ramekins (all the same size)
Ingredients
- 500 ml Cream 33%
- 4 Large Egg yolks
- 60 g Sugar plus extra for caramelizing
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160c
- In a medium saucepan heat the cream, sugar and vanilla to a very light simmer, whilst occasionally mixing occasionally. Turn off the heat and leave to cool.
- Add 4 egg yolks into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Lightly mix in the mixture. If there is any foam, skim it off with a tablespoon.
- Until the mixture looks like this.
- Add the mixture to the ramekins and place them in a deep baking tray. Add hot water into the baking tray (the water should be the same height as the crème brûlée mixture)
- Cover the baking tray and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Once cooked the crème brûlées will have a slight wobble (they will thicken after they are chilled). Take out of the water and place on the side for 10 minutes. Then wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of sugar over each crème brûlée. Then use a kitchen torch to caramelise them. Serve and enjoy.
