- 500 ml (2 cups) of 35% cooking cream - 5 egg yolks - 2.5 ml (½ tsp) vanilla extract - 60 ml (¼ cup) sugar - 80 ml (⅓ cup) CARAMELS FAA fleur de sel caramel
Instructions :
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). 2. In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. 3. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the vanilla, 30 ml (2 tbsp) of sugar and the caramel. Whisk the cream into the egg yolk mixture. 4. Divide the mixture into four ramekins, each with a capacity of approximately 180 ml (¾ cup). 5. Carefully place the ramekins in a large baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the centers of the custards are set. taken. 6. Remove from oven, then remove ramekins from dish. Let cool, then refrigerate uncovered for 2 to 3 hours. 7. When ready to serve, sprinkle remaining sugar over top of custards. Caramelize using a blowtorch (the preferred option for best results) or on the top rack of the oven at the "broil" setting.