Coconut Creme Brulee

Makes: 6 servings. Prep: 5 minutes. Bake: at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Refrigerate: 2 hours or overnight. Cook: 6 minutes.

from Family Circle

Coconut Creme Brulee
Servings: 6 Prep 5 mins Chill 2 hrs or overnight Bake 325°F 15 mins Cook 6 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sugar plus 1/2 cup
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1 tablespoon light rum
  • 3 tablespoons water

Make It

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place six 6-ounce (5 x 1 inch) creme brulee ramekins in large roasting pan.

2. In small saucepan, heat half-and-half just until small bubbles form around edge. Remove from heat.

3. In bowl, combine eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, extract and rum. Slowly stir in half-and-half. Pour 1/2 cup custard into each ramekin. Place roasting pan on oven rack; pour hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.

4. Bake in 325 degrees F oven 15 minutes, until custard is just set. Transfer ramekins to wire rack. Let cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, covered.

5. Line large baking sheet with foil. In small saucepan (not nonstick), stir remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons water to dissolve sugar. Bring to boiling over high heat; boil without stirring, until amber colored, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour onto prepared baking sheet, tilting to spread. Let cool until firm, 5 minutes. Gently tap to crack. Pulse pieces in processor until finely ground. Makes 1/2 cup. (Can be made ahead; store, tightly covered, at room temperature.)

6. Stir 2 teaspoons caramelized sugar through medium sieve over each custard to cover evenly. Serve immediately.

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