Harper Lin - Patisserie 06 - Crème Brûlée Murder (12 page)

A simple adaptation to the original Classic Crème Brûlée recipe. After the cream comes to a simmer, remove from heat and add the ingredients below:

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1 tbsp Grand Marnier or triple sec

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2 tsp finely grated orange zest

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only 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (omit 1 tsp vanilla from original recipe)

 
Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
 

Recipe #3: Café au Lait Crème Brûlée

Omit vanilla extract from the Classic Crème Brûlée recipe.
 

After cream comes to a simmer, remove from heat and whisk in 1.5 teaspoons of instant espresso powder, until dissolved. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.

Recipe #4: Ginger Crème Brûlée

Omit the vanilla extract from the Classic Crème Brûlée recipe. Instead, add 1/2 tablespoon of firmly packed finely grated fresh ginger to the cold cream before bringing it to a simmer.

Recipe #5: Earl Grey Tea Crème Brûlée

Omit the vanilla extract from the Classic Crème Brûlée recipe. After the cream comes to a simmer, remove from heat and immediately add 5 Earl Grey tea bags. Prod bags with a spoon to submerge them. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.

Recipe #6: Lemon Crème Brûlée

Omit the vanilla extract from the Classic Crème Brûlée recipe. Pour 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest into the cream before bringing it to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.

Recipe # 7: Lavender Classic Crème Brûlée

The perfume of the lavender with a hint of vanilla gives this dessert the feel of Provence. Make sure to only buy lavender suitable for culinary use.

Adapt the crème brûlée recipe by adding 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender to the cream before bringing it to a simmer. Remove it from the heat. Allow to cool for 45 minutes. Pour the lavender-infused cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl and set aside.

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Harper Lin lives in Kingston, Ontario with her husband, daughter, and Pomeranian puppy.
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