Description

This classic French dessert is surprisingly easy to make at home with 5 simple ingredients. It is so elegant, you'll want to serve it to guests who will think that you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• 8 large egg yolks
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 2 c. heavy cream
• 2 t. vanilla extract or 1 vanilla pod, scraped
• 1/3 c. superfine sugar, divided*

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange six 6 oz. ramekins in a 9x13" baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until smooth and velvety, about 3 - 5 minutes.
3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. If using a vanilla bean pod, split the pod lengthwise; scrape the seeds into the egg mixture. Beat on low 1 - 2 minutes until combined.