CARAMELIZED-HONEY BRûLéE

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If you don't have a kitchen torch, time to treat yourself. They're inexpensive and super fun to use-and you can't make this dessert without one.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories Milk/Cream Egg Dessert Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit Anniversary Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3/4 cup honey
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
8 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
Special equipment:
Eight 6 ounce ramekins; a kitchen torch

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°. Place 3/4 cup honey in a medium saucepan and scrape in vanilla seeds; save pod for another use. Cook over medium-high, swirling pan occasionally, until honey darkens and smells almost burnt (don't worry, this is what you're going for!) and bubbling begins to slow, 5-8 minutes. Gradually add cream, then milk, to caramelized honey, stirring constantly until combined.
Whisk salt into egg yolks in a medium bowl, then stream in honey-caramel mixture, whisking constantly. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup. Divide among ramekins.
Place ramekins in a large baking dish lined with a dish towel (it will keep them from sliding around) and pour in boiling water around ramekins so it comes halfway up sides.
Bake until edges of custards are set but centers still jiggle slightly, 65-75 minutes. Remove ramekins from water bath and let custards cool, about 1 hour. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, sprinkle custards evenly with sugar and heat with torch until sugar is melted and caramelized to a deep amber color. Your goal is to make a thin, smooth, brittle crust that shatters when broken.
Do ahead: Custards can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

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ona collins Nnaemeka

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The crème brûlée is creamy and smooth, and the caramelized honey topping is the perfect finishing touch.

Tharek Rahman

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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The caramelized honey topping was a big hit.

Bakrim Abderrahman

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I followed the recipe exactly and my crème brûlée turned out perfectly. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the caramel topping was crisp and flavorful.

Rashid Nadeem Khan

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.

Melody Her

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I'm not a big fan of crème brûlée, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.

Amy DePretto

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This is the best crème brûlée recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to follow and the results are always amazing.

Dice Entertainment

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I love this recipe! The crème brûlée is always a hit with my friends and family.

Sophia Campbell

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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The crème brûlée is rich and decadent, and the caramelized honey topping is the perfect finishing touch.

Maiar Ahmwd

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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dessert for special occasions.

Victor Paluku

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The crème brûlée is creamy and smooth, and the caramelized honey topping is the perfect finishing touch.

Many Sherif

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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The caramelized honey topping was a big hit.

edwin coronel

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I followed the recipe exactly and my crème brûlée turned out perfectly. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the caramel topping was crisp and flavorful.

Bintisaid Juma

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.