I love Creme Brulee

I have always been in love with Creme Brulee. From the first time I cracked the sugar top of a brulee at Signature Cafe, I knew that they have won me over. Ever since then, I have tried to make creme brulee, but I didn;t have the torch. It is never perfect without the torch. It's still delicious....but not perfect!!

So, after purchasing my blow torch on Sunday, I knew nothing could stop me from making the perfect brulee. This is the recipe that I used:




























Ingredients: (serve 6)
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the caramelized tops)

Method:
Preheat oven to 160ºC. In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale yellow. Add cream and vanilla, and continue to whisk until well blended. Strain into a large bowl, skimming off any foam or bubbles.

Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in a water bath (large pan filled with 1 or 2 inches of hot water) and bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and leave in the water bath until cooled. Remove cups from water bath and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. When ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of sugar over each custard. For best results, use a small, hand-held torch to melt sugar. If you don't have a torch, place under the broiler until sugar melts. Re-chill custards for a few minutes before serving.

I realised during the middle of the cooking, that I wouldn't be able to make the perfect brulee. Why? I didn't have the ramekins for brulee. Instead, I used various tea cups that I have at home. The result? My brulee is not that pretty, however, I couldn't resist them just lying in my kitchen waiting to be cold. I picked it up while its still warm, pour some sugar on it, and burnt the sugar. I grabbed a spoon, break the crackling sugar, and put the good custard in my mouth. It was AMAZING. Never had I taste a lighter and airy custard which melt in my mouth. It was God's gift! It was GOOOOOOOOOOD....good...good...good!!

So, the next time I went shopping, I know what's in my shopping list, Brulee Ramekins. After that , nothing willl stop me from making the most delicious brulee ever!