Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 whole eggs
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbl. vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean, split lenghtwise
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Creme Brulee
Time: 40 minutes prep, 45 minutes cook
Servings: 12 ramekins
Directions
- Combine liquids, extract, and bean in heavy bottomed pan;scald
- Combine eggs, yolks, and sugar in a bowl; whip till sugar is no longer grainy
- Slowly add hot liquid to egg mixture, stirring constantly. Let sit for 15 minutes, remove foam from top.
- Place in ramekins, bake in a 350degree oven for appx. 45 minutes, until just set.
- Chill completely, sprinkle with brown, or white sugar burn sugar before serving with torch.
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Summary
My claim to fame. Not quite so traditional, I use whole eggs and milk to lighten it up a little bit.