Chocolate Orange Crème Brulee

I don't really make dessert but if I did have people round this is my go to. I think it's the blow torch that appeals. You can make without the orange and they're still delightful.

Ingredients

• 500 ml double cream

• 100g caster sugar

• Vanilla Pod

• Orange essence (optional)

• 6 egg yolks

• Sugar for serving (I prefer brown but any will do)

• Chocolate orange segments for serving (optional)

Method

1. Pour cream into pan and scrape vanilla pod in. Add stalk.

2. Add a few drops of orange flavouring (optional)

3. Bring to boil, simmer for 5 mins

4. Beat the sugar and egg yolks until fluffy

5. Bring the cream back to boil and pour over the eggs.

6. Whisk until thickened

7. Pour into ramekins

8. Place in bain-marie

9. Cook for 40-45 minutes until set but wobbly

10. Chill

11. For serving, sprinkle with an even layer of sugar and caramelise with a blow torch. Alternatively caramelise under grill.

12. If adding chocolate orange segments do this after caramelising.