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author.name: Max Richter
datePublished: 2025-08-17
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# Crème brûlée

A French dessert with tricky accents and formatting.

## Ingredients
- 500 ml cream
- 100 g sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 vanilla pod

## Steps
1. Heat cream & vanilla until steaming.  
2. Whisk yolks + sugar until pale.  
3. Combine gently → do not curdle!  
4. Bake in water bath at 150 °C.  
5. Chill, then caramelize sugar with a torch 🔥.