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Perfect Bistro-Style Crème Brûlée Recipe with Tahitian Vanilla Bean Made Easy

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A creamy, elegant crème brûlée infused with floral Tahitian vanilla bean, featuring a crisp caramelized sugar topping. Simple to make and perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 whole Tahitian vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 5 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar for custard
  • About 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar for caramelized topping
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the Tahitian vanilla bean pod and add both seeds and pod to the cream. Warm over medium heat until just simmering but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  3. While the cream is steeping, whisk the egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt vigorously in a bowl until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the warm vanilla cream into the yolk mixture in a thin stream, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  5. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl or large measuring cup.
  6. Divide the custard evenly among 4 to 6 ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is mostly set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  10. Just before serving, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon granulated sugar evenly over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until golden brown and crisp. Alternatively, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully.
  11. Let the caramelized sugar harden for a minute, then serve immediately.

Notes

Do not skip the chilling step for best texture and flavor. Use a water bath to prevent cracking. If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the broiler but watch closely to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk. Scrape vanilla seeds carefully for best aroma. Avoid overbeating egg yolks to prevent air bubbles.

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Keywords: crème brûlée, Tahitian vanilla bean, dessert, French dessert, custard, caramelized sugar, easy crème brûlée, bistro-style dessert

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