Saturday, July 26, 2008

I have already posted the recipe for creme caramel so I thought it appropriate to include the recipe for creme brulle.

Creme Brulle
Creme brulle means burnt cream and once I tried it I had to develop a recipe and here it is. This is the basic recipe but you can add Kahlua or ameretto or just use your imagination and come up with some great flavors. It looks a lot harder than it really is so don't be afraid to try for your next dinner party.
Ingredients
6 large egg yolks
1 large egg
2/3 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups heavy cream
1-3/4 cups milk
2 tblsp vanilla
(here is where you can add different flavors)
1/4 cup raw or brown sugar
Preheat oven to 325d.
Whisk or beat yolks, whole egg, and sugar to a lemon color. In heavy pan heat cream and milk over medium heat to just boiling. stir in vanilla and/or any other flavorings until dissolved. Add milk/cream mixture in slow stream to egg mixture, whisking or beating until combine (be careful not to allow eggs to scramble here). Skim off any froth. Divide custard among eight flameproof ramekins and set in a roasting pan. Fill pan with hot water to reach halfway up ramekins. Bake 30-40 mins or until custard is set but still trembles, the secret to a creamy custard is to undercook it slightly. Allow to completely cool and then cover with plastic wrap and chill in the frig at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Sift raw or brown sugar over each custard and burn with a torch or in broiler. If broiler is used set rack so custards will be 2"-3" from flame and preheat broiler. Set custards in oven for approximately 2 mins.....Yummm

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