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Cooking time: about 1 hr Chilling time: 2 hrs
(serves 6)
INGREDIENTS
8 egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated white sugar, plus 1/4 cup for caramelisation
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
PREPARATION
1. P reheat oven to 150°C. In a large bowl, whisk together egg
yolks and sugar until the mixture is thick and pale yellow.
2. Add cream and vanilla and continue whisking until well
blended. Strain into a large bowl, skimming off any foam
or bubbles.
3. D ivide mixture among 6 ramekins, then place them
in a water bath (large pan filled with hot water, about
5cm deep) and bake until set around the edges, but still
loose in the centre, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from
the oven and leave in the water bath until cool. Remove
ramekins from the water bath and chill for at least 2 hours.
4. A few minutes before serving, sprinkle about 2 tsp of sugar
over each custard. Place under the grill until sugar melts.
Re-chill custard for a few minutes and serve
