Classic Madagascar Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

A silky smooth custard base topped with a shatteringly crisp caramelized sugar shell.

Nutrition per serving

• 2 cupsHeavy cream
• 1/3 cupGranulated sugar
• 5 largeEgg yolks
• 1 podVanilla bean
• 4 tbspExtra sugar for topping

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and place four ramekins in a baking dish.

2. 2

   Scrape vanilla seeds into cream and simmer gently in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale, then slowly temper in the hot cream.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into ramekins and add hot water to the baking dish halfway up the sides.

5. 5

   Bake for 35 minutes until set but jiggly; chill for 4 hours before torching the tops with sugar.

💡 Tips for Classic Madagascar Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

• • Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
• • Use room-temperature eggs for more even cooking and better volume.

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