Japanese style Fried Creme Brûlée Sandwiches

• Chill custard for 3-4 hours

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1/4 cup cream
• Dash of vanilla
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tbsp icing sugar
• Oil for deep frying
• 2-3 slices thick bread
• Granulated white sugar for dipping and brûlée

1. 1Combine 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp caster sugar, 3 tbsp milk, and 1/4 cup cream in a saucepan and whisk thoroughly.
2. 2Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a pale yellow custard.
3. 3Pour the thickened custard into a bowl and cover.
4. 4Pour 1/4 cup whipping cream into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it starts to stiffen.
5. 5Add 1 tbsp icing sugar and continue mixing until the cream forms stiff peaks.
6. 6Heat oil for deep frying in a saucepan.
7. 7Deep-fry 2-3 slices thick bread in the hot oil until uniformly golden-brown and crispy, then remove and drain on a wire rack.
8. 8Make a deep cut along one side of a fried bread slice to create a pocket and generously fill it with whipped cream.
9. 9Cut a pocket into another fried bread slice and fill with the chilled custard.
10. 10Dip the custard-filled side of the bread into granulated white sugar to coat the surface.
11. 11Use a culinary torch to caramelize the sugar on the custard, creating a glossy amber layer.
12. 12Spoon an additional dollop of custard on top of the caramelized layer.

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