Professionals use a torch to burn off the top of their creme brulee.
You still need to have one and know how to use it without setting the whole kitchen on fire!
Looking for a trick to caramelize your jars of cream without a blowtorch?
Fortunately, there is a very simple trick to toast the top of your dessert. Just flambé alcohol on the cream. Watch:
1. Sweeten the top of each jar of cream.
2. Pour a few drops of alcohol on it. For example Grand Marnier.
3. Light a match.
4. Flambé the alcohol you have just poured over the cream.
5. Watch the caramelization closely and blow out the flames when you find it's done enough for your liking.
And There you go ! You have made a creme brulee without a torch. :-)
Your cream is caramelized like a pro thanks to the flambé alcohol. And in addition, it gives a little special taste.
This recipe works even better if you have taken care to heat the alcohol before putting it on the creams.
