Veteran's Day Crème Brûlée with Raspberry and Blueberry Topping

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Veteran's Day Crème Brûlée with Raspberry and Blueberry Topping

Ingredients:

For the Crème Brûlée:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 5 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• A pinch of salt

For the Topping:

• 1 cup fresh raspberries

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. If using a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise, scrape the seeds, and add both the seeds and the pod to the cream. Heat until it's hot but not boiling. If using vanilla extract, add it to the cream.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.

4. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling. If you used a vanilla bean, remove the pod now.

5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large jug or bowl. This step ensures a smooth custard.

6. Divide the custard among ramekins. Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish and fill the dish with hot water to about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly wobbly in the center.

8. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

9. Just before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar on top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it turns golden brown and crispy. If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can also use your oven's broiler.

10. In a small bowl, gently toss the fresh raspberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

11. Top each Crème Brûlée with a generous spoonful of the raspberries.

12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

This Crème Brûlée with raspberries adds a twist to the classic dessert while still paying homage to the Veterans on Veteran's Day.