Eric Lechasseur’s (Madonna’s chef) Eggless and Creamless Crème Brulée | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) plain unsalted cashews
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) agar-agar flakes (see note)
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) boiling water
• 6 oz (180 g) soft silken tofu (such as Mori-Nu)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract
• Sugar, for caramelizing