Vanilla: This simple spice is delicious in its simplicity and, with just a few other ingredients, forms the basis of some utterly divine dessert and tea-time treats.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (625ml) thin cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 150°C. Place six 2/3- cup (160ml) capacity ovenproof dishes in a large roasting pan.
- Step 2Place cream in a medium saucepan. Use a small, sharp knife to scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the cream. Add the bean to the cream mixture. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer (do not boil).
- Step 3Use a balloon whisk to whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together in a medium bowl until well combined. Gradually whisk the cream into the egg-yolk mixture until well combined. Remove and discard vanilla pod. Pour evenly among the prepared dishes. Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the dishes.
- Step 4Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until just set. Remove from oven. Transfer the dishes onto an oven tray and set aside for 30 minutes to cool. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours to chill.
- Step 5Preheat a grill on high. Sprinkle the brulees evenly with brown sugar. Cook under the grill for 1-2 minutes or until sugar bubbles and caramelises. Alternatively, you can use a brulee gun to caramelise the sugar. Serve immediately.
- Low sodium
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
1954 kj
Energy
40g
Fat Total
25g
Saturated Fat
4g
Protein
222mg
Cholesterol
45.16mg
Sodium
23g
Carbs (sugar)
23g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Sarah Hobbs
- Image credit: Cath Muscat
- Publication: Notebook:
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