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How To Make Crème Brûlée

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Prepare To Caramelize

How To Make Crème Brûlée - Tutorial With Photos - Step 10: Prepare To Caramelize

Prepare To Caramelize

Photo © Danilo Alfaro

Prepare To Caramelize

About 20 minutes before you're ready to caramelize the tops, remove the custards from the refrigerator.

To see how we finish this classic dessert, check out part 2 of this tutorial, How to Caramelize Crème Brûlée!

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