Cardamom Creme Brulee

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Not everyone likes the taste of cardamom, but if you do, this make-ahead dessert is a real winner. Prep time includes all the chilling time.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f degrees.

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In a large roasting pan , place six 3 / 4-cup custard cups or ramekins.

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Set aside.

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In a large bowl , whisk the 3 / 4 cup white sugar and the egg yolks together.

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Then whisk in the cardamom.

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In a medium saucepan , bring the cream to a boil.

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Then , s-l-o-w-l-y whisk the hot cream into the yolk mixture.

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Pour this custard evenly into the 6 ramekins.

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Have ready a kettle full of hot water.

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Open oven door , partially pull out rack , place roasting pan on rack , then pour hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

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Carefully slide rack back into oven , close door , and bake until custards are set in centre , about 40 minutes.

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Remove ramekins from roasting pan and cool.

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Refrigerate overnight.

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Anywhere from one to six hours before serving time , preheat your broiler.

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Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet and sprinkle 1 tsp white sugar onto each one.

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Broil until sugar browns.

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Watch closely , it only takes about 2 minute.

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Ingredients

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egg yolks, white sugar, ground cardamom, whipping cream