Savoury crème brûlée
Ingredients
- 100ml/3.5floz milk
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150ml/1/4pt double cream
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1 large British Lion eggs and 2 large British Lion egg yolks
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50g/2oz asparagus tips, cut into 5cm/2in lengths
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15g/1/2oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation time: 5 mins, cooking time: 35 mins, serves: 2.
Savoury crème brûlée recipe. This would make an elegant brunch dish or an impressive starter.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170C/Fan 150F/Gas Mark 3. Heat the milk and cream together in a small pan until almost boiling. Beat the egg and egg yolks together with seasoning. Pour the hot milk on to the eggs and mix well.
- Divide the asparagus between four 175ml/6floz ramekin dishes then pour over the egg mixture. Stand the dishes in a roasting tin and pour boiling water from the kettle to come half way up the outside of the dishes. Bake for 25-30mins or until just set.
- Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper and sprinkle the cheese into four 6/7cm, 3/4in rounds. Bake for 6-8mins until golden brown – the cheese will melt and spread to make lacy wafers. Leave to cool slightly.
- To serve, remove the brulees from the oven and cool for 5 mins. Serve topped with the parmesan crisps with toast fingers.