This is French chic personified in a dessert classy but not stuffy, and oh-so-effortless!
It takes just 4 simple ingredients: cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla.
And no, you dont even need a blow torch to make the toffee topping!
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I think you too will be so surprised how easy Creme Brulee is!
Wait, thats it?
?, I hear you exclaim incredulously.
You barely need a recipe!
How to pronounce Creme Brulee:krem broo-lay.
Bonus points if it’s possible for you to do the guttural French accent.
I cant I can only say it with an awful Aussie drawl!)
I personally wouldnt recommend making Creme Brulee using imitation vanilla essence.
Egg yolks This gives Creme Brulee its velvety mouthfeel as well as making the custard set.
(I always think,Its diluting the cream!, which actually makes absolutely no sense .)
Dont whisk more than necessary as this creates air bubbles.
Small ramekins holding around 150ml / 23 cup are an ideal size this is what I used.
I applaud this clever move we all love that toffee top, its the best part!
Dont go any higher than this otherwise the ramekins will float around in the water!
Bake 35 40 minutesor until the custard looks and feels set but still wobbles when you (gently!)
You should not be able to cut through it like cake!
It should melt in your mouth like a rich, velvety cream.
It shouldnt even have the texture of soft jelly!
It will then quickly harden as it cools.
Heaven in a ramekin!
What to serve with Creme Brulee
As for what to serve Creme Brulee with?
Here are some French menu ideas:
Steak or salmon withBearnaise Sauce a suitably upmarket main dish!
)French Carrot Salador a Southern French-inspiredTomato Salad with Olive Tapenade.Or make your own with aFrench Vinaigrette.
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Bon appetit!
Updated with brand new photos and long overdue recipe tutorial video!
No change to recipe its perfect as is!
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