A rich and sweet custard-like dessert with a hard caramelized top that will have your family and guests singing. This version combines heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla, finished with a sugary crust.
1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2: In a saucepan on medium heat, add heavy cream, milk, and vanilla. Stir to combine and cook until scalded.
3: In a bowl, add yolks and sugar and whisk until light and fluffy.
4: While whisking eggs, slowly pour hot liquid into the egg mixture, keeping whisking until combined.
5: Strain the mixture to remove foam and scoop off any additional foam.
6: Pour into individual ramekin bowls and place in a baking dish filled halfway with hot water.
7: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 min until jiggly but firm.
8: Refrigerate until cool, at least 4 hours or overnight if possible.
9: Sprinkle sugar on top of cooled cream until nicely coated.
10: Using a handheld blowtorch, caramelize the sugar until hardened, or use a broiler while monitoring closely.
11: Top with berries and mint.
