Classic Crème Brûlée Recipe Fool-Proof & Easy

Name: Classic Crème Brûlée Recipe Fool-Proof & Easy
Ingredients: Core Ingredients:; 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (You can substitute up to 1/2 cup with half-and-half for a slightly lighter, though less rich, custard).; 5 large egg yolks (This is one of the best recipes using just egg yolks !).; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, plus extra for topping (Turbinado or demerara sugar also works beautifully for the topping).; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped).; Pinch of salt.; Optional: 1-2 tablespoons orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier) for a subtle citrus note.; Equipment You Actually Need; You don't need a gourmet kitchen for this custard homemade recipe :; Ramekins: 4-6 individual oven-safe ramekins (4-6 ounce capacity is ideal).; Deep baking dish or roasting pan: Large enough to hold your ramekins for the water bath.; Kettle or pot: For heating water for the water bath.; Whisk, heat-proof bowl, medium saucepan: Standard kitchen tools.; Kitchen torch OR oven broiler: For caramelizing the sugar topping.; Ramekins & Batch Size Guide; Mini bullet guidance:; Shallower dishes will result in a slightly shorter bake time.

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Oven broiler
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Ingredients

Core Ingredients:
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (You can substitute up to 1/2 cup with half-and-half for a slightly lighter, though less rich, custard).
5 large egg yolks (This is one of the best recipes using just egg yolks !).
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, plus extra for topping (Turbinado or demerara sugar also works beautifully for the topping).
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped).
Pinch of salt.
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier) for a subtle citrus note.
Equipment You Actually Need
You don't need a gourmet kitchen for this custard homemade recipe :
Ramekins: 4-6 individual oven-safe ramekins (4-6 ounce capacity is ideal).
Deep baking dish or roasting pan: Large enough to hold your ramekins for the water bath.
Kettle or pot: For heating water for the water bath.
Whisk, heat-proof bowl, medium saucepan: Standard kitchen tools.
Kitchen torch OR oven broiler: For caramelizing the sugar topping.
Ramekins & Batch Size Guide
Mini bullet guidance:
Shallower dishes will result in a slightly shorter bake time.