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    Crème Brûlée - Delicious dessert recipe with step-by-step instructions

    Crème Brûlée

    French vanilla custard with caramelized sugar top

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 vanilla bean
    • 5 egg yolks
    • 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra for topping
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Heat cream with vanilla bean
    2. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and salt
    3. Temper yolks with hot cream
    4. Strain and pour into ramekins
    5. Bake in water bath at 325°F for 40-45 minutes
    6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours
    7. Sprinkle sugar on top
    8. Caramelize with kitchen torch
    9. Serve immediately