Pistachio Creme Brulee

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).

2. 2

   Grind the pistachios into a fine powder using a food processor.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and ground pistachios. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until the mixture becomes pale and thick.

5. 5

   Slowly add the warm pistachio cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.

6. 6

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any pistachio pieces and ensure a smooth custard.

8. 8

   Divide the custard mixture evenly among ramekins.

9. 9

   Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.