Lime and Papaya Brulee
- 1 papaya
- 8 medium egg yolks
- 14 cup superfine sugar
- 2 12 cups heavy cream
- 2 limes, zest of
- 1 lime, juice of
- 14 cup super fine sugar, to finish
- Cut the papaya in half and scoop out the black seeds with a teaspoon.
- Remove the skin, then dice the flesh.
- Divide the flesh between 6 (3/4 cup) ramekins and place them in a roasting pan.
- Use a fork to mix together the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl.
- Pour the cream into a saucepan, bring slowly almost to a boil, then gradually beat it into the egg yolk mixture.
- Strain the custard back into the saucepan; stir in the lime zest and juice, then divide it between the dishes.
- Pour warm water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the dishes.
- Bake the custards in a preheated oven at 350 for 20-25 minutes until they are just set with a slight softness at the center.
- Leave the dishes to cool in the water, then lift them out and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
- About 25 minutes before serving, sprinkle the tops of the desserts with the sugar and caramelize with a blowtorch.
- Leave at room temperature until serving.
papaya, egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, lime, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lime-and-papaya-brulee-438211 (may not work)