Chestnut Crème Brûlée for the Holiday

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine cream, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and cover.
2. 2
   Let stand 15 minutes, then remove vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks.In the container of a blender, add egg yolks. Turn to low speed, and slowly pour in cream mixture.
3. 3
   Add the creme de marrons and salt; blend until combined.Divide chestnut mixture evenly between 8 (6-ounce) ramekins.
4. 4
   Place ramekins in a baking dish, and fill dish with water until about halfway up the ramekins.
5. 5
   Bake until custard is set, about 45 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, let cool to room temperature in water; remove from water and refrigerate at least 1 hour.Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat oven to broil. Top each custard evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar. Broil in groups of 4 until sugar is melted andlightly browned, about 5 minutes. You may alternatively use a small blowtorch to individually brown each of them.Like this:Like Loading...