Joy Of Cooking Creme Brulee Recipe
Description
Creme brulee is a classic French dessert. It is a rich custard base topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer. The custard base is made from cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla, while the caramelized layer is made from sugar and a blowtorch. It is a delicious dessert to make for any occasion, from a special dinner to a romantic evening. This recipe for creme brulee is from the classic cookbook, Joy of Cooking. It is a simple and easy recipe that will be sure to impress your guests. The beauty of creme brulee lies in its simplicity. The custard base is smooth and creamy, while the caramelized layer adds a wonderful crunch and sweetness. The combination of the two textures and flavors is truly amazing. The custard base is also versatile, allowing you to add various flavors such as chocolate, coffee, or even citrus. This recipe is a great starting point for anyone to learn how to make creme brulee.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup superfine sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. 4. Slowly add the hot cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. 5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. 6. Divide the mixture evenly among six 6-ounce ramekins. 7. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. 8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custards are just set. 9. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. 10. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and sprinkle each one with 1 tablespoon of superfine sugar. 11. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until golden brown. 12. Let cool before serving.
Equipment
You will need the following equipment to make this recipe: - Medium saucepan - Medium bowl - Fine-mesh sieve - Six 6-ounce ramekins - Baking dish - Kitchen torch
Notes
- Make sure to strain the custard mixture before pouring it into the ramekins. This will ensure a smooth and creamy custard. - Be careful when caramelizing the sugar with the kitchen torch. The sugar can burn very quickly, so make sure to watch it closely. - For a richer custard, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
This recipe yields 6 servings of creme brulee. Each serving contains approximately 200 calories, 12g fat, 15g sugar, and 4g protein.
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