Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Infusing the vanilla bean for full flavor
• • Tempering the egg yolk mixture to avoid curdling
• • Baking at low temperature (120 °C) for a silky custard
• • Caramelizing the sugar with a torch in thin, even layers

Safety Warnings

• • Hot cream and milk can cause severe burns – handle with care.
• • Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking dish.
• • The kitchen torch produces an open flame; keep flammable materials away.