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Recipe: Crème Brulee
A classic dessert, vanilla crème brûlée should be experienced in its purest form before embellishing it with additional ingredients. You might try steeping lemon or orange peel with the vanilla bean, or adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom. Either way, this simple recipe will produce a smooth, velvety custard with a delicate caramel topping.
Recipe: Tomato Salsa
A kitchen torch makes fast work of blackening the skins of fresh tomatoes. After they have cooled, peel off the skins and dice the tomatoes to use in this piquant salsa.
Kitchen Torch
Give classic crème brûlée its signature caramelized topping using our kitchen torch – a compact version of the ones used by pastry chefs. Its adjustable flame quickly melts sprinkled sugar into a brittle caramelized crown while leaving the custard beneath cool and creamy. The torch also comes in handy for melting grated cheese and browning meringues and the tops of tarts. It operates with a standard butane canister (not included, but readily available. A built-in gauge displays the fuel level. A storage stand and recipe are included. 8 1/2" long. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
