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Preheat water to 176 degrees F.
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Wash and dry eight 4 ounce canning jars with lids.
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On medium heat, seep cream, vanilla pod and seeds and bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
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In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until it is a pale yellow.
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Remove the vanilla bean pod from the cream.
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Add the cream a little at a time to the egg yolk mixture, whisking continually.
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Pour the liquid into eight 4 ounce jars and place the lid on the jar.
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Tighten the lids until they just closed in order to allow the jars to release air bubbles while cooking.
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Carefully place jars in sous vide.
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Cook for 1 hour.
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Once done, remove from water and allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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After cooling, place in fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
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About 30 minutes before serving, remove from fridge.
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Just before serving remove lids and sprinkle about a teaspoon of sugar onto the custard.
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Torch the sugar until it has caramelized and serve immediately.