MILK TART CRÉME BRǓLEÉ

Custard base:
2 cups milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbls cornflour
1 Tbls butter
1 tsp vanilla essence

Pinch of salt

Topping:
3–4 Tbls white sugar (for caramelizing)
Cinnamon powder, for garnish

Method

1. Heat milk with the cinnamon stick until just about to boil.
2. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, cornflour, and salt.
4. Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture (whisking constantly).
5. Return everything to the pot and stir on medium heat until thick and smooth.
6. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
7. Remove cinnamon stick.
8. Pour into ramekins or a small dish.
9. Leave to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (until firm).
10. Sprinkle a thin, even layer of sugar on top.
11. Use a torch to caramelize until golden and crisp.
12. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder to finish.