French Bistro Free recipe

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

A silky vanilla custard finished with a torched sugar shell that shatters under a spoon.

240minutes
4servings
4.9rating
Mediumlevel
In the kitchen

A few moments while we cooked this

Method

1

Steep cream with vanilla seeds and pod over low heat for 10 minutes.

2

Whisk yolks and sugar, slowly temper in the hot cream.

3

Strain into ramekins, set in a water bath, bake at 325F for 35 minutes.

4

Chill 4 hours, dust with sugar and torch until amber and crackling.