For a sweeter creme brulee, try adding vanilla extract or ... Pour the cream into a heavy-bottomed pan. Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife. Scrape out the pulp with the tip ...

Split the vanilla pods down the middle with a sharp ... Place the bain-marie into the preheated oven and cook the creme brulees for about 30-35 minutes, until set firm but still with a slight ...

In a large saucepan, combine the half-and-half and vanilla bean and cook over moderately low heat just until small bubbles appear around the rim, about 5 minutes. In another medium bowl ...

Blind bake the tart case by adding scrunched up parchment paper (so it fills the corners) and baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the paper and beans, brush with beaten egg and bake for a ...