Vanilla Crème Brûlée

I used to think that crème brûlée was a difficult dessert but after making this recipe time after time, I've realised that it's a super easy way to entertain and impress any guests you may have over for dinner! In fact, it takes less than an hour to make - the most difficult part is waiting for it to set in the fridge for at least 4 hours!
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Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Ingredients:

          600ml thickened cream
          6 egg yolks
          1/2 cup sugar
          2 tsp. vanilla essence

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius
2. Whisk together egg yolks, vanilla and sugar (until just combined, avoid introducing too much air into mix)
3. Over gentle heat, bring cream to the boil
4. Sieve cream into egg mixture while continuously whisking
5. Divide into ramekins by pouring through a sieve
6. Place a clean tea towel in the base of a baking tray and arrange ramekins
7. Fill baking tray halfway up ramekins with boiling water
8. Carefully place in oven and bake for 30 minutes until set with slight wobble
9. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours
10. To serve, sprinkle with sugar and torch until caramelised

****Tips: 

- If halving the recipe, reduce the oven temperature to 140-150 degrees Celsius to avoid curdling
- Try not to beat too much air into the mixture, as this can cause the crème brûlée to puff up in the oven and form air bubbles and curdle

Similar Recipes:

- Vanilla Custard (no cream)

Click here for the recipe. Smooth and creamy vanilla custard, everything you would want in a custard without the cream!

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- Unadorned Eats