Tahitian Vanilla Bean and Key Lime Creme Brulee

By á-58

Ingredients

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 7 ounces imported white chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 7 large egg yolks
• 4 teaspoons minced grated lime peel
• Garnish: lime peel or fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place cream and 1/4 cup sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Stir in lime juice. Remove bean.

Beat egg yolks and lime peel in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture. Divide among six 6-ounce ramekins or souffle cups. Place cups in large baking pan. Pour in enough hot water to come half way up sides of cups.