Avocado Creme Brulee

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   Place the condensed milk and avocados into a food processor and process until the mixture is velvety smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.

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   Add the lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse for a few more seconds after each addition.

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   At this point, taste the avocado cream to check if the lemon juice is giving the right balance.

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   I usually use 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and add a drop or two more, if necessary.

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   Using a rubber spatula, scrape the mixture into four ramekins, making sure it is nice and flat inside the ramekin.

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   Chill for 4 hours in the refrigerator.

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   Right before serving, spread a thin layer of sugar evenly over the top of each custard.

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   Ignite the torch to medium.

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   Melt the sugar by moving the flame back and forth across the custard while maintaining a distance of 2 inches between the flame and the surface.

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    The sugar will melt, bubble, then turn into a golden caramel.

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    In less than a minute, it will harden to a delicious crust.

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    Allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

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    Do not brulee the dessert more than 20 minutes in advance of serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.