White Chocolate Macadamia Creme Brulee

Recipe View Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange six 4-ounce ramekins in a deep baking dish. Distribute 1 tablespoon of toasted macadamia nuts evenly into the bottom of each ramekin. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to gently simmer. (Cook time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the finely chopped white chocolate. Whisk continuously until the white chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly pale. Gradually whisk the warm white chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, ensuring the yolks do not cook. Stir in the vanilla extract. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully pour the white chocolate custard evenly into the prepared ramekins. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, then gently pour hot water into the baking dish until the water level reaches about halfway up the sides of the ramekins. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center. (Cook time: 45 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath. Let the crème brûlées cool slightly at room temperature for about 15 minutes. (Cool time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View Increase the oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle an even layer of packed brown sugar over the top of each crème brûlée. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Place the ramekins under the broiler, watching closely, until the brown sugar melts and caramelizes, forming a crisp, golden-brown crust. This should only take a few minutes, so be careful not to burn the sugar. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the crème brûlées from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. For a truly decadent experience, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the custard to set further. (Cool time: 30 minutes)