CARINA’S CRÈME BRULEE

CARINA’S CRÈME BRULEE
Ingredients:
2 Cups heavy cream
3 Large eggs
1/2 Cup Sugar
3/4 Tsp Vanilla extract

Method:
Pre-heat oven 300F
1-Heat cream in sauce pan almost to a simmer- stir frequently.
2-Whisk 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar & vanilla in medium bowl.
3-Very slowly stir in hot cream – slowly or you scramble the eggs.
4-Strain mixture into a large pouring cup.
5-Place 4 serving cups in a large baking dish. Divide mixture into cups.
6-Fill baking dish with boiling water halfway up cups.
7-Bake in oven for 35 minutes.
8-Once out of oven, remove cups from hot water bath, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully cooled.

DO NOT CARAMELIZE UNTIL READY TO SERVE
Caramelize the top:
1-Spread 1 tsp of sugar on each custard, swirl to spread evenly.
2-Torch top, moving in circular pattern until whole surface is a deep amber colour.
Enjoy
SOURCE:  Carina D Van Aardt