Classic Crème Brûlée

Ingredients

• ¼ cup plus 2 to 4 tsp. granulated sugar
• Pinch kosher salt
• 4 large egg yolks (ideally cool or cold)
• 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1-¾ cups heavy cream

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F. Fill a teakettle with water and bring to a boil. Put four 5- or 6-oz. ramekins (about 3 inches in diameter and 1-3/4 inches deep) in a baking dish that’s at least as deep as the ramekins.

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