The classic French dessert will give you the restaurant experience in the comfort of your own home. Rich, silky, creamy, and lightly sweet, it will become a new favorite.
Add 1/3 cup sugar and egg yolks to a mixing bowl. Mix on high for 3 minutes. It will become pale in color and the sugar will mostly dissolve.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla paste to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow it to come to a low boil, where there are bubbles just beginning to form around the edge.
Add a ladle full of the cream mixture to the eggs, mixing the entire time.
Add the remaining cream to the eggs continuously mixing.
Divide the custard between the four ramekins.
Place the ramekins into the baking dish. Carefully pour 12 oz of water into the pan to create a water bath and place in the oven.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Allow the creme brulee to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. These can be made in advance.
When ready to serve sprinkle a little sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it. Enjoy!