Honey creme brulee recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 100C/gas mark 1/4 to 1/2.

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   In a bowl mix the egg yolks and honey.

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   Set aside.

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   In a thick-bottomed saucepan bring the cream to a boil.

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   Remove from the heat and pour onto the egg and honey mix and whisk to combine.

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   Return this mixture to a saucepan, and whilst continuously stirring on a low heat allow to thicken.

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   When it coats the back of a spoon remove from the heat.

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   Sieve this into a large jug to remove any lumps and pour into ramekins or heatproof portion size dishes.

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   Place the ramekins onto a baking tray and put into the preheated oven for between 45 minutes and one hour.

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    You will know they are ready when there is no wobble in the middle of the brulee.

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    Remove from the oven.

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    Allow to cool and then place in the fridge to chill (preferably overnight) before glazing.

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    To glaze: sprinkle a thin coating of caster sugar over the top of the custard and wipe the rim of the ramekin (this makes it easier to clean after).

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    Using a blowtorch, burn the sugar until it has dissolved into a light caramel.

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    Repeat this process a few times, until a nice caramel disc is formed.

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    Allow to cool completely before serving.

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    After making the caramel disc it is vital to allow the glaze to cool completely before eating.

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    Sugar reaches very high temperatures so be extra careful.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.