Caramel Crème Brulee

My hubby loves creme brulee so this is always a huge hit in our house.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 6  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1  pinch salt
• 8  egg yolks

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Combine 1 cup of sugar and the water in a large saucepot and bringing to a boil without stirring.
3. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, watching carefully as the water boils off and it begins to turn yellow.
4. Gently swirl until the sugar turns an even golden.
5. Take it off of the heat before it gets brown and burns.
6. Quickly pour the milk and cream into the caramel along with the vanilla and salt and whisk until incorporated.
7. Whisk eggs and then slowly pour the caramel mixture into them, a little at a time, whisking constantly.
8. Pour into 6 ramekins and bake in a hot water bath in the oven for 30 minutes, or until edges are set and centre is slightly jiggly.
9. Just prior to serving, sprinkle with the remaining sugar and caramelize with a blowtorch.