Crème Brûlée

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Crème brûlée is a dessert that's both elegant and simple. It features a rich, creamy custard base infused with vanilla and topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. The contrast between the smooth, cool custard and the crackly, warm topping is what makes crème brûlée so irresistible.

General Tips:

• Use a water bath for even baking and to prevent the custard from cracking.
• Skim off any bubbles or fat from the custard before baking.
• Check custards every 10 minutes after the initial baking time.
• Caramelize the sugar in layers for a better result.
• Don't overcook the sugar, as it can burn easily.

kitchen Ingredients

menu_book Directions

1. Preheat oven to 230°F (110°C).
2. Combine sugar, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
3. Add egg yolks and vanilla seeds (or extract) to the dry ingredients.
4. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
5. Gradually add the hot cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Strain the mixture and stir in the red food coloring.
7. Pour the mixture into ramekins.
8. Bake in a water bath for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set but still wobbly.
9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours.
10. Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch before serving.
11. Garnish with mint, raspberries, and/or chocolate.

kitchen Ingredients

menu_book Directions

1. Simmer heavy cream, peanut butter, bacon, and half a banana in a pot.
2. Preheat oven to 230°F (110°C).
3. While cream simmers, whisk sugar and eggs in a separate bowl.
4. Remove bacon and banana from cream, then bring cream to a simmer.
5. Slowly pour hot cream into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Strain mixture and pour into ramekins.
7. Bake until custard is set but still wobbly (time will vary).
8. Cool custards, cover, and refrigerate for at least a few hours.
9. Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch.
10. Garnish with banana slices, peanut butter, and bacon strips.