Stef's Slow Cooker Creme Brulee

Ingredients

• 4 eggs yolks
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1.67 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 teaspoons white sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and salt in a bowl until smooth; gently whisk in cream and vanilla extract. Strain custard mixture into a liquid measuring cup.

2. 2

   Line bottom of a 6-quart oval slow cooker with a folded kitchen towel to create a level surface so ramekins won't slide around. Set four 4-ounce ramekins on the towel. Fill slow cooker with enough water to come halfway up sides of ramekins.

3. 3

   Pour custard evenly into ramekins. Drape paper towels over top of slow cooker liner to absorb any condensation during baking; cover with lid to secure.

4. 4

   Cook on Low until custard is set but jiggles slightly, about 2 hours.

5. 5

   Transfer ramekins to a rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes. Refrigerate custards, uncovered, until cold, at least 3 hours.

6. 6

   Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over each ramekin and shake gently to distribute evenly. Heat the sugar using a culinary torch until melted and browned, about 1 minute.