Maple Syrup Creme Brulee

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: creme brulee, maple syrup

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 669kcal

Author: Laureen King

Creamy smooth Creme Brûlée sweetened with flavoured Maple syrup.

Preheat oven to 325º
In saucepan stir together cream and maple syrup and vanilla bean. Heat cream just until it simmers. Do not boil!
In bowl, whisk egg yolks until they turn a pale colour.
Slowly add heated cream to egg yolks, a bit at a time, stirring constantly. (I start by adding ¼ cup at a time until eggs have tempered).
Pour mixture into 4 ramekins.
Place ramekins into large baking dish. Pour hot water ¾ up sides of dishes. (this referred to as a bain marie - hot water bath) Be careful not to splash any water onto the brulee.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. (just set,custard will wobble a bit in the middle when shaken)
Using tongs remove ramekins from pan. Let cool on wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Sprinkle tops evenly with granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch carefully melt sugar just until golden brown. This forms that wonderful brittle crust. Be careful to not burn the sugar as that will make it bitter.

I used a flavoured Maple Syrup with vanilla , star anise and cinnamon.