Vanilla crème brulée

Madagascar Vanilla Crème Brûlée is a refined, creamy dessert that highlights the delicacy of Madagascar vanilla. This cream is prepared by infusing liquid cream with Madagascar vanilla beans, then mixing with egg yolks and sugar to obtain a creamy, velvety texture. Once baked, the cream is cooled and refrigerated until set. Before serving, the surface is sprinkled with sugar and caramelized with a kitchen blowtorch, creating a delicious crispy crust. This Madagascan Vanilla Crème Brûlée is an elegant, fragrant dessert, perfect for ending a meal on an exotic, luxurious note.
  • DIFFICULTY: EASY
  • 25 MINUTES

Ingredients

Servings: 4 to 6

  • 500 ml full-fat cream
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 1 Madagascar vanilla pod, split and scraped
  • Powdered sugar, for caramelizing

Instructions :

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
In a saucepan, heat the liquid cream with the split vanilla pod. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and leave to infuse for around 10 minutes to allow the vanilla to perfume the cream.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and slightly white.
Step 4
Remove the vanilla pod from the infused cream, then gently pour the hot cream over the egg mixture, whisking continuously to avoid cooking the eggs.
Step 5
Once the cream has been fully incorporated, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any unwanted vanilla bits.

Step 6
Divide the cream between individual ramekins in an ovenproof dish. Fill the ramekins to about 3/4 of their height.
Step 7
Place the dish filled with ramekins in the preheated oven and pour hot water into the dish up to halfway up the ramekins to create a bain-marie.
Step 8
Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until set but still slightly quivering in the center.
Step 9
Remove the ramekins from the bain-marie and leave to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or even overnight, to ensure they are cold and firm.
Step 10
Before serving, generously dust the surface of each crème brûlée with powdered sugar. Use a kitchen blowtorch to caramelize the sugar to a crisp, golden crust.

Serve this delicious Madagascan Vanilla Crème Brûlée immediately, savoring the richness of Madagascar vanilla and the creamy sweetness of this classic dessert, perfect to end a meal on a high note or for any special occasion.

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