MAPLE CREME BRULEE

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The slow cooker is the perfect cooking vessel for this classic dessert. The crunchy brown sugar topping in the recipe is wonderful, and the custard is smooth and creamy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
TOPPING:
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat cream until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, brown sugar and cinnamon. Remove cream from the heat; stir a small amount of hot cream into egg mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in maple flavoring., Transfer to three 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add 1 in. of boiling water to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Carefully remove ramekins from slow cooker; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., For topping, combine sugars and sprinkle over ramekins. Hold a kitchen torch about 2 in. above custard surface; rotate slowly until sugar is evenly caramelized. Serve immediately., If broiling the custards, preheat broiler and place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Broil 8 in. from heat until sugar is caramelized, 3-5 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 44g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.