Is there any dessert more rich and creamy than crème brûlèe? The appearance is quite elegant which might make you think it’s hard to make, but actually it’s not hard at all. It has a hard caramelized crust that is made with a sprinkle of sugar and a mini torch to burn the sugar. The custard is made from heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Once prepared, it’s baked in a water bath and then chilled for several hours. Keep the custard chilled until ready to serve. It’s a beautiful dessert to present to guests and perfect for special occasions. Just before serving, sprinkle superfine caster sugar over the top and burn it with a mini torch. As it burns through the sugar it creates a thin crackly crust that has a caramelized sugar taste. It’s quite a contrast of flavors and textures that I simply love.
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