Caramel Crème Brulee

How to Make

• Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

• Step 2: Combine 1 cup of sugar and the water in a large saucepot and bringing to a boil without stirring.

• Step 3: Let it boil for about 5 minutes, watching carefully as the water boils off and it begins to turn yellow.

• Step 4: Gently swirl until the sugar turns an even golden.

• Step 5: Take it off of the heat before it gets brown and burns.

• Step 6: Quickly pour the milk and cream into the caramel along with the vanilla and salt and whisk until incorporated.

• Step 7: Whisk eggs and then slowly pour the caramel mixture into them, a little at a time, whisking constantly.

• Step 8: Pour into 6 ramekins and bake in a hot water bath in the oven for 30 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.

• Step 9: Just prior to serving, sprinkle with the remaining sugar and caramelize with a blowtorch.