Level: Easy
Servings: 4
Preparation: 20 min
Cooking: 30 min
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (8oz) container Vermont Crème Fraîche
- Contents of 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 4 tsp. brown sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350&#deg;F.
In a large bowl whisk together yolks and sugar. Next add milk, Vermont Crème Fraîche and vanilla bean. Equally divide the custard into 4 individual ramekins. Bake for 30 minutes or until custard is set.
Cool in refrigerator 30 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar on the top of each custard dish. Place under boiler until sugar caramelizes or bake at 500°F for 3 minutes. Remove and serve.
Chef’s Suggestion
Before baking, you may add:
- 1 tablespoon of strawberries or peaches per ramekin
- 1 teaspoon of Grand Marnier or Brandy per ramekin
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or chocolate per ramekin
