Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée is not a dish that I grew up with, nor was it readily available in English Canada. Though over the years Tim Hortons and Starbucks have offered themed drinks and goodies based on this dessert.

This dish features a chilled creamy base with a caramelized top. While easy to make, it requires timing since you have to refrigerate the dish prior to serving. It also gives you a reason to go out and get a culinary torch!

Ingredients

• 5 large egg yolks
• 3½ ounces (100 g) of sugar
• 17 fluid ounces (500 ml) of whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract
• 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of brown sugar

Preparation

1. Pre-heat oven to 215°F (100°C).
2. In a bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar until mixture whitens and is frothy.
3. Add vanilla extract and cream to the bowl while whisking contents vigorously.
4. Pour the cream into 4 stoneware cups. Bake in oven for about an hour.
5. Let stoneware cool to room temperature then place in the fridge. Leave for 2 hours or however long it takes for contents to gel.
6. When ready to serve, pull from fridge, cover with approximately 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of brown sugar then caramelize top using a butane torch.