classic creme brulee

How To Make classic creme brulee

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Get a pan large enough to fit 6 ramekins.
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  Step 2
  Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale yellow.
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  Step 3
  Add cream. Continue to whisk until well blended.
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  Step 4
  Add vanilla extract. Continue to whisk.
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  Step 5
  Strain into a large bowl skimming off any foam or bubbles.
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  Step 6
  Divide the mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups. Place the ramekins in the pan. Fill the pan halfway with hot water. The water should come about halfway up the ramekins. Bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center; about 40 - 50 minutes.
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  Step 7
  Remove from the oven and leave in the water bath until cooled. Remove cups from the water bath and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days).
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  Step 8
  When ready to serve, sprinkle 2 tsp of sugar over each custard.
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  Step 9
  For best results, use a small, hand-held torch to melt sugar. If you don't have a torch, place it under the broiler until the sugar melts. Re-chill custards for a few minutes before serving.
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