Cream is infused with vanilla and then combined with sugar and egg yolks in this traditional stovetop custard that is chilled and then given a burnt sugar top.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
572 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a medium heavy-bottomed pan, heat cream with vanilla beans until bubbles begin to form at edges. Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes.
Step 2
Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Remove vanilla beans from cream and pour into egg yolk mixture. Cook, without boiling, over low heat until mixture thickens and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and divide evenly among 6 large ramekins or custard cups. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, until set.
Step 3
Prior to serving, sprinkle remaining sugar evenly over custards and brown with a kitchen torch or under the oven broiler. Refrigerate until serving.
