DESSERTS: Creme brulee is a popular and traditional dessert. Hope you like my version of it.

CRÈME BRULEE:

 

 

 

1 ¼ cup whipping cream                                 

4 egg yolks

3 tbsp. sugar                                                   

½ tsp. vanilla extract

extra sugar for coating

 

 

 

Scald cream in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until very hot.  Pour a small amount of hot cream into egg yolks, beating to mix well. Return cream and egg mixture to the cream in saucepan. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

 

Remove from heat and pour mixture into individual ramekins of desired sizes and shapes.  Chill overnight until set.

 

At serving time, sprinkle the ramekins with a thin layer of sugar. Torch the sugar with a kitchen blow torch until golden brown.  Alternately put ramekins under the preheated broiler and broil until sugar caramelizes to a deep golden brown.  Cool slightly and serve.