Holiday Treats~

Since I got my brulee torch, I have worked on perfecting my Creme Brulee. I just think this is a great little dessert. Sure it is rich and high in calories, but just a tiny bite is more than enough.

This is a recipe from Blue Bunny it uses a little ice cream to add to the flavor. If you go there now you can also download a Christmas song for Free!

Peppermint Egg Nog Crème Brulee
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
5 egg yolks
1 cup of peppermint ice cream
Raw sugar and crushed peppermint candies for topping
Preheat oven to 325°
Slowly heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form along the sides of the pan; remove from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks together until fluffy. Slowly add the cream and peppermint ice cream to the sugar/yolk mixture and whisk until well-combined.
Arrange 4-6 ramekins in a pan. Pour the custard into the ramekins. Set pan inside pre-heated oven. Carefully pour water into the baking dish, filling up to about two-thirds of the way up the sides of the ramekin. Bake until just set, about 40-45 minutes. (Actual baking time will depend on the oven.)
Remove ramekins from pan and cool to room temperature. When cool, cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 8 hours. Just before serving top with a thin layer of raw sugar and torch, or brown under the broiler. Sprinkle with tops with crushed peppermints. Everyone will think you slaved . . . only we will know the truth!
Happy New Year y'all,
Sandi