Stef's Slow Cooker Creme Brulee

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings:

• 4 egg yolks
• cup white sugar
• teaspoon salt
• 1 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

1. Whisk the egg yolks with cup of sugar and salt in a bowl until smooth. Gently whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
2. Strain the custard mixture into a liquid measuring cup to remove any lumps.
3. Line the bottom of a 6-quart oval slow cooker with a folded kitchen towel. This helps create a stable, level surface so the ramekins wont slide around.
4. Place four 4-ounce ramekins onto the towel. Add enough water to the slow cooker to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
5. Evenly pour the custard mixture into the ramekins, making sure each one is filled equally.
6. Place paper towels over the top of the slow cooker liner to absorb condensation during baking. Then, cover the slow cooker with its lid to secure it.
7. Set the slow cooker to Low and cook until the custards are set but still jiggle slightly in the center, about 2 hours.
8. Carefully transfer the ramekins to a rack and allow them to cool completely for about 45 minutes.
9. Once cooled, refrigerate the custards, uncovered, for at least 3 hours, or until fully chilled.
10. Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over each ramekin and gently shake to distribute evenly.
11. Use a culinary torch to heat the sugar until it melts and turns golden brown, about 1 minute. If you dont have a torch, place the ramekins under a broiler for about 1 minute to achieve the same effect.

Cook's Notes:

• If you have vanilla bean paste, feel free to substitute it for a more intense vanilla flavor.
• The water bath helps prevent the custards from drying out, and the towel underneath ensures they cook gently and evenly.
• If you don't own a culinary torch, broiling the ramekins will give you a similar result. Just keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 466

• Total Fat: 41g (53% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 24g (122% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 341mg (114% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 191mg (8% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 20g (7% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 17g
• Protein: 5g (9% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 1mg (1% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 86mg (7% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (3% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 96mg (2% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.