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Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup of granulated sugar (plus 4 tsp. for topping)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 oz. white chocolate
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. berries (optional)
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Whisk yolks and 1/3 c. sugar until smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring cream to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring continously. Add white chocolate , remove saucepan from heat and whisk until chocolate is thoroughly melted. Gradually add egg mixture to cream mix, whisking until smooth. Add vanilla and stir in.
  • Pour mix into ramekins and place ramekins in a deep baking dish. Fill dish with water (halfway up ramekins). Bake 45 minutes at 300°F or until centers barely wiggle when moved. Let chill thoroughly (optional).
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp. sugar over each custard. Preheat broiler and place custards under broiler until sugar caramelizes; or use kitchen torch to caramelize sugar topping. Garnish with berries and mint (optional).
  • Serve warm or chilled.