Name: The Ultimate Crème Brûlée Recipe
Total time: 3 hrs 5 mins
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks; 0.25 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

Assemble all necessary ingredients. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and adjust the oven rack to the lowest setting.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of white sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Gently heat the cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling, ensuring a well-combined mixture.
Create a double boiler by simmering a couple of inches of water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Place the bowl containing the cream mixture over the saucepan. Cook, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until the cream mixture thickens enough to lightly coat the back of the spoon.
Pour the hot cream mixture into a heat-proof baking dish or individual ramekins arranged on a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture is set but still has a slight jiggle.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the crème brûlée to chill completely.
For the topping, preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of white sugar and the brown sugar. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the chilled crème brûlée.
Broil under the preheated broiler until the sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately return the crème brûlée to the refrigerator and chill for approximately 15 minutes, or until the sugar topping is firm.

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