Crème Brûlée

Have I convinced you to buy a torch yet? This one is Jamaican Lilikoi flavored.

There's nothing quite like caramelized sugar on custard...

Variations include Green Tea! I bought my green tea powder online from Amazon.com

Up and personal with a green tea Crème brûlée! Usually I'm good about stopping to take a picture before digging in but for some reason my friends and I just couldn't resist. It's safe to say we ravaged this dessert.

 Here is what the custard looks like once the egg mixture and hot heavy cream have been combined.


Makes 4 7 oz. portions

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
sugar for sprinkling

optional add ins: 1 tablespoon green tea powder, cocoa powder, if using fresh fruit juice like lilikoi add in about 1/3-1/2 cup juice
garnishes: fresh berries, jam, chocolate sauce, etc.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whip together 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla in a big bowl.
3. Pour heavy cream into a pot and cook on high until it just starts to simmer (190 degrees).
4. Slowly whisk hot cream into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
5. If making a flavored brulee (green tea, chocolate, etc.) add in 1 tablespoon of powdered flavoring or 1/3-1/2 cup of fruit juice.
6. Skim off any foam from the top of the mixture with a spoon.
7. Pour custard into small ramekins (glass bowls) then place into a 13" x 9" pan.
8. Carefully pour water into the baking pan until it reaches half way up the ramekins.
9. Bake custards for 20-25 minutes for small ramekins and 25-30 minutes for larger ramekins or until the custard is set and no longer liquidy.
10. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
11. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of sugar on the top of the custard and tap to evenly distribute.
12. Use a torch and move slowly in circular motions until sugar has melted and is golden brown.
13. Let cool for 30 seconds then top with garnishes.
14. Most important step is to get a spoon and crack the top then you can dig in!