This is one of my favorite cruise line desserts…
Caramel Praline Crème Brûlée
BRÛLÉE MIX INGREDIENTS:
- 20 egg yolks
- 3 oz brown sugar
- 2 oz sugar
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups half & half
- A taste of vanilla essence or vanilla extract
CARAMEL PRALINE MIX INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup praline paste
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
CARAMELIZING INGREDIENTS:
- 1 oz brown sugar
- 2 oz sugar
TO PREPARE:
In a double boiler mix the milk, cream and half the amount of sugar. Warm the mixture.
- Mix the egg yolk with the other half amount of sugar.
- Combine the milk and egg yolk mixture. Add vanilla extract.
- Add the caramel praline mix and strain it twice.
- Taste before pouring it into the brûlée dish
- Bake in a water bath at 340 F for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Mix the sugar and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle the brûlée with the sugar mix generously and caramelize under a very hot broiler or use a cooking propane torch.
- Garnish as desired.
- Yields 20 servings.