Mascarpone Crème Brûlée
INGREDIENTS
1. 8 egg yolks
2. 250ml whole milk
3. 750ml heavy cream
4. 20ml vanilla syrup
5. 20g sugar
6. 30ml cream liqueur (e.g., Bailey's)
STEPS
1. Heat Dairy Mixture
● Combine milk, heavy cream, vanilla syrup, and cream liqueur in a saucepan.
● Heat over medium until small bubbles form (do not boil).
2. Temper Egg Yolks
● Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.
● Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the yolks while stirring continuously.
3. Strain & Fill
● Strain the mixture 3 times until no bubbles remain.
● Pour into foil cups until 80% full.
● Cover each cup with foil.
4. Bake in Water Bath
● Place cups on a baking tray filled with hot water.
● Bake at 150°C for 30 minutes until set.
● Cool completely.
5. Caramelize Sugar
● Sprinkle sugar evenly over cooled custards.
● Return to oven at 220°C until sugar caramelizes to a light gold.
● Chill in refrigerator before serving.