Hi! I have a recipe for a chocolate creme brulee but the top crunchy bit has hazlenuts. I just want a recipe for the original crisp toffee part, does anyone know how to make it?
many thanks xo
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Hi! I have a recipe for a chocolate creme brulee but the top crunchy bit has hazlenuts. I just want a recipe for the original crisp toffee part, does anyone know how to make it?
many thanks xo
The crunchy bit is just burnt sugar. I will go look it up to be precise, but from memory, it is just caster sugar (fine white sugar) sprinkled on top of cooked custard (or similar) heated with a small gas torch or under the grill.
Just found a recipe. It actually calls for brown sugar: After refrigerating the custard for about 1 hour, or until firm, sprinkle a layer of brown sugar evenly over the top. Place under griller at moderate heat until sugar caramelises; watch carefully that sugar does not burn. Refrigerate again until ready to serve.
Thank you so much, that is so much easier than doing the hazlenut thing!! xo
Or you could go buy one of those funky blow torches :D
*hugs*
Cailin