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Offline JulieO

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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2011, 01:12:49 pm »
I actually made these about 2 or 3 weeks ago, I must have saved the recipe from either one of the email newsletters or copied it from the other website, I really can't remember as it was a while ago, but I had a note next to the egg amounts, to use 275g worth of eggs.  I used 6 eggs and scooped out some of the whites until what was left weighed the 275g, whether this helped I don't know but my brulee's set like apparently they should, ie a set top with the underneath luscious, smooth and thick (not runny).  I did make them the day before wanting them and left them overnight to set.

I'd always thought that they should set firm like creme caramels do, but I was informed that's not the case.  Regardless these were the nicest little custards I've ever eaten.


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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2011, 02:27:02 pm »
Any Creme Brulee I've ever made only used yolks. Good idea to weigh the eggs Julie as they can be so different.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2011, 11:14:24 am »
Hmmmmm, I'm intrigued to try this one. Having just made the salted caramel and maple syrup icecream I should probably wait till next week ;) ;) they def don't have to be as set as crime caramels and are a creamier mix... But set none the less. Keep us all posted whoever tries this. Please.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #18 on: December 30, 2011, 08:22:43 am »
I've found you definitely need to use more yolks in the mix (preferably all yolks) to get the perfect "set".  The UK EDC book calls for 4 large eggs or 8 large yolks - I have used 2 eggs and 4 yolks successfully but still say all yolks gives the best results.

This is definitely a "wow" desert when having guests around - get them to help make it. An added twist is to put some frozen blueberries/blackberries/any-other-berries into the bottom of your ramekins then pour the hot creme over them, then sugar and flame. Delicious.

Have fun experimenting.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2011, 12:17:11 am »
My daughter and I made this yesterday for dessert as the kids gave me a "blow torch" (creme brulee set) for Christmas. It set, it was yummy and my blow torch was loads of fun to use! (although the dogs weren't impressed with the noise it made ???) Will make it again, trying the variations listed.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #20 on: December 31, 2011, 01:45:40 am »
Nikki, I also received one of those sets but mine didn't have the gas cylinder in the pack - did yours?  If not, where did you buy it please?
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #21 on: December 31, 2011, 02:41:37 am »
Hi Judydawn, no mine didn't have the butane gas in the pack either, but we had one here from...goodness knows what! I think you'd be able to get butane refillers from Bunnings or a hardware, possible even Woollies/Coles in the BBQ section where they sell the gas lighters and bbq wipes etc. Hope that helps :).
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2011, 02:52:56 am »
Thanks Nikki.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2011, 10:29:53 am »
Judy, if you don't see it there you should find where they sell cigarettes as the same stuff is used for filling lighters.  :)

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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #24 on: December 31, 2011, 11:11:57 am »
I know just the place then thanks Julie.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #25 on: January 02, 2012, 02:53:45 am »
It would be handy to do the tops of meringues too.
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #26 on: January 02, 2012, 03:59:29 am »
Yes Cookie, it works well for that. 

Also after pouring the brulee custard into the ramekins there are lots of little air bubbles on top.  If you use the torch quickly over the bubbles it pops them and they disappear.  Don't know why this is recommended though as they would be  hidden under the sugar anyway,  ???  but maybe something to keep in mind if making a custard tart and want to remove the bubbles for presentation.   :)

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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2012, 11:13:10 am »
Just perfect, now i only wish i could find the recipe that i used    :-))
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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2012, 01:36:49 pm »
Yum, looks delicious Fundj.  :)

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Re: Creme Brulee
« Reply #29 on: March 26, 2012, 10:40:27 am »
I'm trying this tonight. It's just for DH & I so I've only done 1/2 a recipe with just egg yolks & a shot of espresso! In the fridge now...hope it works!