How To Make Crème Brulée

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1. Step 2: Prepare the vanilla pod

   Slice down the middle of the pod and split it open. Scrape out the pulp onto the knife point and put it into the saucepan. Add the pod and pour in the cream.

2. Step 3: Heat the cream

   Place the pan of cream over a medium heat and allow to warm to just under boiling point.

3. Step 4: Preheat the oven

   Set the oven to 140ºC (275ºF/ gas mark 1).

4. Step 5: Mix eggs and cream

   Break the eggs into a large bowl, add the sugar and whisk well until it turns pale in colour. Gradually pour in the warm cream, whisking continually. Once combined, set aside.

5. Step 6: Strain and transfer to ramekins

   Strain the mixture through the sieve into the jug. Place the six ramekins into the roasting tin and fill each one with the cream mixture. Pour enough boiling water into the tray to reach half way up the ramekins. This is known as a bain marie.

6. Step 7: Bake

   Place into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

7. Step 8: Remove and cool

   Once baked remove the crème brulees from the oven and, taking great care as the ramekins will be very hot, take them out of the bain marie. Allow them to cool to room temperature.

8. Step 9: Caramelize

   Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over each crème brulee. With the blow torch quickly caramelize the top, for roughly 8-10 seconds. Don't over heat or the sugar will go black. When cooled the caramelized topping will harden.

9. Step 10: Serve

   Place on a serving plate and serve at room temperature.

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