How to Make Creme Brulee

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Creating this rich custard with a topping of crispy caramelized sugar is possibly the only reason the kitchen torch was invented. Luckily, there are many flavors to experiment with. This is the classic.

To complete this How-To you will need:

4 extra large egg yolks
An extra large egg
1 c. sugar, divided
3 c. heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp. softened butter
Electric mixer with paddle (optional)
6 8-oz. ramekins (optional)
Large baking or roasting pan (optional)
Kitchen blowtorch (optional)

Step 1: Mix eggs and sugar

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and bring a kettle of water to boil. Add the egg yolks, the egg, and ½ cup of the sugar to the mixer and blend on low speed until the ingredients are just combined.

Step 2: Heat cream

Gently heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat for 6 or 7 minutes, until bubbles start to form around the edge of the pan.

Tip: Make sure the cream is not boiling or the brulee will taste burned.

Step 3: Blend

Slowly and gradually add the hot cream to the eggs and mix on low speed. Then add the vanilla and pour into six 8-ounce buttered ramekins.

Tip: Adding hot liquid to eggs a little at a time is called tempering and prevents the eggs from curdling or cooking.

Step 4: Prepare ramekins

Place the ramekins in your baking or roasting pan and pour boiling water into the pan until it's halfway up the outsides of the ramekins. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the custard is just set. The custard will move slightly in the center when you gently shake the ramekins.

Step 5: Cool

Carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath, allow them to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 6: Serve

Sprinkle 1½ to 2 tablespoons of the remaining sugar evenly on top of each ramekin. Heat the sugar with the torch, keeping the flame 1 to 2 inches above the surface, until the sugar bubbles, turns amber, and becomes smooth. Wait 1 minute for the sugar to harden and then serve.

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[AnyoneSaidCakez]

Am i the only one who skips the 'things you'll need..'' parts?..

[Shyeemaye]

Can you use a lighter?

[holymermaidcunt]

i dont have blow torch :(

[spartacx]

@AnyoneSaidCakez :) especially when its wrong! he didnt use the butter

[hamstersrock619]

who has a kitchen torch?!?!like really?/

[PinkNikeGirl27]

@EarthWindAndWhat Oh, the carmelized top is what made it look disgusting. I'll give it a try then. Thanks :)

[EarthWindAndWhat]

@PinkNikeGirl27 Creme Brulee is really good actually! But Howcast made it look disgusting and unepeiling. The carmelized top is suppose to look golden, not burnt.

[nyelangueuzian]

I do the same. lol

[FabricLive39]

if you don't have a blowtorch which most self respecting humans don't, just place under the grill/broiler for 2-3 mins or until the sugar has caramelized.

[xxTheCatsMeow]

Looks so good and easy to make! If only I had a Blow torch..

[PinkNikeGirl27]

That looks disgusting! Everything they make looks disgusting! Howcast, why are you so sloppy?

[chainmagne]

what kind of cream was used? like all purpose cream?