Creme Brulee (for the cooking impaired)

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Creme Brulee (for the cooking impaired)

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I don't order creme brulee out. This excellent recipe takes more time to clean up than prepare. I use two 4C measuring cups for ease of prep.

IN MICROWAVE, BRING TO A BOIL:

2c 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy cream
1/2C sugar

ADD:

2t. vanilla extract

WHISK IN 2ND MEAS. CUP:

7 yolks (6 if using heavy cream)
pinch of salt

TEMPER CREAM INTO YOLKS

PLACE BRULEE DISHES INTO LARGE PAN

STRAIN CUSTARD INTO DISHES

ADD 1" HOT WATER TO PAN

BAKE 35 min.
REMOVE FROM WATER BATH, COOL TO ROOM TEMP, COVER AND REFRIG.

TO SERVE: top with 1 to 1 1/2 T. light brown or white sugar
CARAMELIZE: with a propane torch (broiler will heat up the custard and small kitchen torches take forever). Do this just prior to serving. If you do ahead, and refrig., sugar will melt.
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