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Crispy Crème Brûlée Torch Crack Dessert

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A nostalgic comfort dessert featuring a silky custard base topped with a delicate, crackling caramelized sugar crust, perfect for impressing guests or satisfying sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 6 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: ½ tsp orange zest
  • Optional: few drops almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place a kettle of water to boil for the water bath.
  2. Warm the cream and vanilla bean paste in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks, half of the sugar (¼ cup / 50 g), and a pinch of sea salt in a mixing bowl until pale and slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).
  4. Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  5. Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  6. Divide the custard evenly among 4 to 6 ramekins (about 6 oz / 180 ml each) and place them in a baking dish.
  7. Pour boiling water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Remove ramekins from water bath, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining sugar (¼ cup / 50 g) evenly over each custard.
  11. Use a kitchen torch held about 2 inches above the sugar to caramelize it in slow circles until a crisp, golden crust forms.
  12. Let the sugar crust cool and harden for a minute before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to avoid curdling. Chill custard thoroughly before torching for best crack. Hold torch about 2 inches above sugar and move slowly to prevent burning. If no torch, use oven broiler carefully for 1-2 minutes. Straining custard ensures smooth texture.

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