Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Pots de Creme

I love vanilla, it's my new favorite flavor. This is an incredibly simple yet versatile dessert. The basic recipe can be updated to add an flavor your craving; chocolate, strawberry or something more creative like lavender honey. Simply add the flavor your desire to the milk and allow it to infuse, follow the rest of the steps and enjoy!

Ingredients:
  • 2 eggs plus 1 yolk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, split open and seeds scraped out

Preheat your oven to 320º



In a pot, pour in the milk and add the vanilla bean and seeds. Bring to a boil, then stop the heat, cover and let infuse for 30 minutes. Filter.


In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar.


Then add the hot milk slowly, while continuously beating.


Pour the liquid into small ramekins or jars, remove foam from the top. Bake in a water bath for 35 to 40 minutes. The middle of the creams should move a little, they will firm up as they cool down. Cover with plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for a few hours to rest until eating.






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