Lavender Honey Vanilla Creme Brulee |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I play with creme brulee all the time, this was kind of inspired by Inn of the Seventh Ray's Lavender Vanilla Ice Cream. You absolutely *have* to try it if you go there. Anyway, thought the lavender and vanilla were a good combination, and thought honey might be a good combination. Read more . Really good served with fresh assorted citrus, oranges, blood oranges, tangerines, etc... Ingredients:
1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract) |
10-12 fresh lavender stems (or 1 tbs dried buds) |
2 1/2 cups heavy cream |
8 egg yolks |
3 tbs of honey, preferably grainy (or 1/4 cup superfine sugar, if you'd prefer.. half and half is fine too) |
3 tbs powdered sugar (works best, but you can use superfine sugar too) |
Directions:
1. Split the vanilla bean in half, scrape off the seeds with a knife, and put the vanilla and lavender in a saucepan. (You can also put the paste in now, if you're using it as a replacement, if using extract, wait till later.) Pour the cream into the pan, then bring almost to a boil. Take off the heat and let cool.
2. Whisk together egg yolks and honey (or sugar) until the mixture lightens to a creamy yellow. (Add the vanilla extract here, if you're using it.)
3. Reheat the cream, then temper into the eggs, by adding a little cream at a time while continuously whisking. Strain mixture into a larger bowl. (The easiest way to do this is to pour into a large measuring cup with a spout, or to use a baster to evenly control the amount you put in each ramekin.)
4. Place 6 ramekins in a roasting pan, dividing the custard evenly between them. Pour warm water halfway up the sides of the dishes in the pan to help them cook evenly, being careful not to get any water in the custard. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until custards are set with a slight wiggle in the center when you shake them.
5. Let the custards cool in the water, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the tops with sugar (the finest sugar is the easiest to carmelize, use powdered for best results for your first time) and then carmelize using a blowtorch. Let sit till you're ready to serve.
6. You can refrigerate them till you're ready to use them for a few days, just wait to carmelize them.
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