Creme brulee

[Mumma2three]

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

[Netix]

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.

[Mumma2three]

Thank you so much, that is so much easier than doing the hazlenut thing!! xo

[Rouge]

Or you could go buy one of those funky blow torches

*hugs*
Cailin