Crème Brûlée
It’s quite interesting how love languages change depending on the relationship.
In my teenage years, I craved physical intimacy in my romantic relationships; I found this to be tiring fast. As I grew older I found myself feeling more loved through acts of service and quality time. It means much more to me if someone goes out of their way to help you with something you’ve been having trouble with or thinking ahead for you, because they care. To me, it really is the thought that counts.
In my family, my father shows his love by subtle actions and gifts. He makes sure I’m well fed and am supplied with everything I need, all while barely saying a word to me. My mother needs quality time to feel the love we share. I’m better at making this happen now that I’m aware, and find myself missing her when we aren’t able to see each other.
In my friendships, we shower each other with love through words of affirmation. We make the effort to spend quality time when it fits our busy schedules. We are receptive to each other and encouraging in growth. This beautiful intention for one another is how I know it is love.
If love was a plant, I would be mindful of it and tend to it as best as I can. When it struggles to maintain its intended form, I will take the seeds and plant it somewhere new. It will grow and be reborn again many times, the way love is intended.
Ingredients
2 Cups Heavy Cream
1 Tsp Vanilla Paste
1 Pinch of Salt
5 Egg Yolks
1/2 Cup of Sugar
Directions
Place cream and salt in a saucepan on low heat until hot. Add vanilla and let sit for a bit.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light.
Temper the yolks by adding 1/3 of the hot liquid into the eggs, mixing while you pour. Add the egg yolk/sugar/cream mix to the rest of the cream and stir.
Pour into ramekins and place into a baking dish. Fill halfway w boiling water and bake for 40 minutes at 325F until centers are barely set. Cool completely then refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
To serve, place an even coating of sugar on top and either torch or broil for 5 minutes. Add this part right before serving.
