Hazelnut Creme Brulee

Hazelnut Creme Brulee is a decadent dessert that is sure to impress your guests. This creamy and rich dessert is made with a combination of hazelnuts, cream, sugar, and eggs. The dish is a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Serving: 4

Cooking Tips:

- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the custard mixture before pouring it into the ramekins to remove any lumps or bits of cooked egg.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar on top of the custard. If you don't have a torch, you can use the broiler in your oven.

Cooking Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place four 6-ounce ramekins in a baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and hazelnuts. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or bowl with a spout.
6. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.
7. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still jiggles slightly in the center.
9. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool to room temperature.
10. Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
11. When ready to serve, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
12. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it is golden brown and bubbly.
13. Serve immediately.
Appearance and Taste:
Hazelnut Creme Brulee is a creamy and rich dessert with a golden brown and bubbly caramelized sugar topping. The custard is smooth and silky, with a nutty flavor from the toasted hazelnuts. The dish is a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Type of Dish: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Hazelnuts, Cream, Eggs