The Secret to Achieving a Crème Brûlée WITHOUT Torch.
Professionals use a blowtorch to burn off the top of their crème brûlée.
You still need to have one and know how to use it without setting the whole kitchen on fire!
Are you looking for a trick to caramelize your cream jars without a blowtorch?
Luckily there is a simple trick to toasting the top of your dessert. Just flambé some alcohol on the cream. Look :
How to do
1. Sweeten the top of each cream jar.
2. Pour a few drops of alcohol on it. For example Grand Marnier.
3. Light a match.
4. Flambé the alcohol you just poured over the cream.
5. Watch carefully for caramelization and blow on the flames when you find that it is cooked enough for your taste.
Results
And There you go ! You made a crème brûlée without a blowtorch. :-)
Your cream is caramelized like a pro thanks to the flambé alcohol. And in addition, it gives a little particular taste.
This recipe works even better if you've taken care to heat the alcohol before putting it on the creams.
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