Crystal Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Directions

Method of Preparation: 1. Place flour, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl. Hand mix until mixture resembles coarse meal.

1. Mix the 1 egg yolk and water together, add a little at a time to the flour mixture. Mix until dough holds together without being wet or sticky.

2. Turn the dough out. Press into flat circles, wrap with plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.

3. Roll out dough and line tartlet mold.

4. Chill for 10 minutes.

5. Bake tartlets at 350°F for 15 minutes.

6. Put the heavy cream and the vanilla beans in a heavy sauce pan and bring to a boil.

7. Remove from heat and set aside.

8. Combine 2 egg yolks and 2 tbsp sugar, slowly pour the cream mixture over the eggs and whisk to combine.

9. Strain the mixture and set aside to cool.

10. Ladle custard into baked tartlet shells and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Assembly:

1. Once Custard is cool, sprinkle with sugar and caramelize the sugar by using a small hand torch.

2. Garnish with whipped cream, mint, and fresh seasonal berries.

Recipe Serves: 4 - 4” Tattlets

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