LEMON CREME BRULEE

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Here's a refreshing, tangy twist on a classic. Don't have the kitchen torch traditionally used for creme brulee? Simply pop the ramekins under the broiler.-Sara Scheler, Helenville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups heavy whipping cream
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 5 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, heat cream until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot cream. Stir in lemon zest and extract., Place five 6-oz. broiler-safe ramekins in a baking pan large enough to hold them without touching. Pour egg mixture into ramekins. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of top of ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (centers will still be soft), 45-50 minutes., Immediately remove ramekins from water bath to a wire rack; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., To caramelize topping with a kitchen torch, sprinkle custards evenly with remaining sugar. Hold torch flame about 2 in. above custard surface and rotate it slowly until sugar is evenly caramelized. Refrigerate 30-60 minutes before serving., To caramelize topping in a broiler, preheat broiler and place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Sprinkle custards evenly with remaining sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until sugar is caramelized, 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate 30-60 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 57g fat (35g saturated fat), Cholesterol 384mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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