Ingredients
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
– 5 large egg yolks
– Extra granulated sugar for topping
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Saucepan
– A fine-mesh sieve
– Ramekins (6 to 8)
– Baking dish
– Kitchen torch (or broiler for caramelizing sugar)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my oven to 325°F (160°C). While it’s warming up, I grab a saucepan and pour in the heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and the seeds from the split vanilla bean. As I heat this mixture over medium heat, the fragrant aroma of vanilla fills my kitchen—it’s simply divine! I stir it gently until the sugar dissolves but make sure not to let it boil. Once it’s ready, I set the saucepan aside to cool slightly. (See the next page below to continue steps…)