Crème Brûlée

Ingredients

• 6 eggs yolks
• 6 tablespoons white sugar , divided
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2. 2

   Whisk egg yolks, 4 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick and creamy; set aside.

3. 3

   Pour cream into a saucepan and stir over low heat until it almost comes to a boil.

4. 4

   Whisk cream into egg yolk mixture; beat until combined.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into the top pan of a double boiler. Stir over simmering water until mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour into a shallow heat-proof dish or individual ramekins.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set but still slightly jiggly, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight.

8. 8

   Turn the oven to broil.

9. 9

   Combine remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over custard.

10. 10

    Place dish under the broiler until sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Watch carefully so as not to burn.

11. 11

    Allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate until custard is set again, about 10 minutes.