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A silky vanilla custard baked in a water bath and finished with a crackling caramelized sugar crust.
AI-assisted estimate — always verify allergens and dietary suitability yourself.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F and place four ramekins in a deep baking dish.
Step 2
Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 3
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of the sugar until pale.
Step 4
Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract, then strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve.
Step 6
Divide the custard evenly among the ramekins and pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Step 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Step 8
Remove from the water bath and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.
Step 9
Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup sugar evenly over each custard and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.
AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.
