Creme Brulee
December 3, 2014
Creme Brulee is one of those desserts that can makes your heart sing. It’s creamy and oh so luscious, and don’t even get me started on that crisp caramlized sweet shell. These are Heaven in every way.
"Creme brulee is such a great dessert! Love those creme brulee cheesecake bars, too!"
Recipe by: cookingclassy.com
4 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar , divided
1 pinch salt
8 large egg yolks
1 vanilla bean
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Hot water for water bath
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pour cream into a medium saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean and add to saucepan along with vanilla bean pod. Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a light boil. Remove from heat and let rest 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and salt with egg yolks until mixture becomes slightly pale. While whisking, slowly pour cream mixture into egg yolk mixture. Stir in vanilla extract and remove vanilla bean pod. READ MORE