Classic Creme Brulee in 5 steps

Creme brulee ingredients – Heavy cream – Egg yolks – White sugar – Vanilla bean (or vanilla extract) – Salt

How to make creme brulee in 5 easy steps 1. Mix the egg yolks with the sugar, the vanilla extract, and the salt. 2. Heat the cream and slowly add it to the egg yolk mixture. 3. Transfer the mixture to the ramekins, place them inside a baking pan, fill it with boiling water and bake in the oven. 4. Chill in the fridge. 5. Just before serving, sprinkle with sugar and burn it with a torch.

This dessert has just a few ingredients so try to pick the best heavy cream and the best vanilla extract you can find. It makes a difference!

How to achieve an extra thick caramel layer: Sprinkle the top with an even layer of sugar and burn it with the torch then, repeat with a second layer of sugar and burn it again.

What does creme brulee taste like? Creme brulee can be flavored in many ways but the authentic recipe is made with vanilla. Because it contains cream and egg yolks it’s basically a baked custard with vanilla flavor. Think of a good vanilla ice cream, but not frozen. The crunchy caramel layer offers a complex bittersweet taste and creates a stunning presentation

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