Classic Creme Brulee

1Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp extract)
• 5 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 6 tbsp sugar for topping

2Instructions

1. 1

   Heat cream with vanilla bean (scrape seeds) until simmering.

2. 2

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.

3. 3

   Slowly add hot cream to yolks, whisking constantly.

4. 4

   Strain into ramekins.

5. 5

   Bake in water bath at 325°F for 40-50 minutes until set.

6. 6

   Chill 4 hours. Sprinkle sugar and torch until caramelized.