Warm Berry Brûlée

Consistency is much softer than a chilled brulee.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  mixed red berries (large strawberries should be quartered)
• 8  egg yolks (medium-size eggs)
• 1⁄3 cup  superfine sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup creme fraiche
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup  superfine sugar, to finish
•  fresh berries, dusted with
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Arrange six 6 ounce ovenproof ramekins in a roasting pan; divide the berries between them.
2. Use a fork to mix the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract, and creme fraiche together in a bowl.
3. Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and bring almost to a boil; gradually stir it into the yolk mixture.
4. Strain the mixture into the ramekins; mix the fruits in the cream with a fork.
5. Pour warm water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the dishes; bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25-30 minutes, until the custards are set with a slight softness in the center.
6. Lift the dishes out of the water and leave at room temperature to cool for about 1 hour.
7. Sprinkle the tops with the sugar and caramelize with a blowtorch; serve within 30 minutes, garnish with sugar-dusted berries.