Lemon Creme Brulee
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 1⁄2 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees; bring the water to a boil.
- In a large bowl,combine the milk,egg yolks,lemon zest, juice, condensed milk and cornstarch; whisk together until smooth, then whisk in vanilla.
- Place 6 ramekins or ceramic bowls in a 9 X 12-inch baking dish. Divide the cream mixture evenly among the ramekins.
- Carefully pour the boiling water into the baking dish so that it comes about half way up the small dishes.
- Bake until lightly set, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove from water and carefully place on wire rack to cool.
- When cool,cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
- When ready to serve, position broiler rack 4 inches from heat source and turn oven on to broil.
- Spoon a tablespoon of brown sugar over each dish and bake 30 to 40 seconds until sugar melts.
- Remove and let stand until caramel hardens.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Leslie in Texas
Spring, Texas