Lavender Brûlée

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 -12 sprigs fresh lavender, flower stems organic (or dried flower stems)
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 8 egg yolks (medium-size eggs)
• 1/4 cup superfine sugar
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 break the lavender flowers off their stems and put them in a saucepan; pour the cream into the pan, then slowly bring almost to a boil.
• 2 remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes for the flavor to develop.
• 3 use a fork to mix the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl; reheat the cream, then gradually mix it into the yolks, stirring constantly.
• 4 place 6 heatproof 6 ounce ramekins in a roasting pan and strain the custard into the dishes.
• 5 pour warm water around the dishes to come halfway up the sides; bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20-25 minutes, until the custards are set with a slight softness at the center.
• 6 leave the dishes to cool in the water, then lift them out and transfer to the refrigerator for 3-4 hours to chill well.
• 7 about 20-30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the custard tops with powdered sugar.
• 8 caramelize with a blowtorch, then leave at room temperature; decorate with extra lavender stems, if desired.