Classic Creme Brulee

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups heavy or whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 tsp brown sugar + 1 tsp white sugar
• You will also need an oven proof dish, boiling water, strainer, glass ramekins or canning jars and a kitchen safe blow torch.

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs with the sugar
2. In a saucepan bring the cream and the vanilla to a gentle simmer
3. Temper the eggs by pouring the hot cream in a little at a time till well incorporated
4. Strain the mixture and pour into ramekins
5. If you notice bubbles or froth at the top, blast away with a blow torch
6. Place the ramekins into an oven proof dish and fill the container half way up the ramekins with boiling water
7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 - 30 mins till the custard is set and slightly jiggly
8. Cool, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours
9. After 24 hours, and just before serving, mix the sugars together and spoon a tsp into each ramekin, shaking off the excess.
10. Using your blow torch caramelize the sugar evenly leaving a nice hard layer of sugar to crack into.