Creme Brulee

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the cream, vanilla extract, and the vanilla/cinnamon stick until just below boiling.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks and sugar.

3. 3

   When the cream is about to boil, remove the stick and turn off the heat.

4. 4

   Pour a little of the cream over the yolks and stir to combine. Gradually add the rest of the cream, stirring until combined, then pour into ramekins.

5. 5

   Place the ramekins on a deep baking pan and pour in water to half their height. Bake at 130°C for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours.

7. 7

   Sprinkle brown sugar on top and melt it gently with a kitchen torch, taking care not to warm the custard.