Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   In a pot, heat the milk up with the vanilla bean, orange peel, and lemon peel.
2. 2
   When it starts to boil, turn off the heat and remove the solids.
3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
4. 4
   Constantly whisking, incorporate the egg yolk mixture into the hot milk.
5. 5
   Put the milk back on low heat until it thickens.
6. 6
   Pour the thickened cream into 4 individual ramekins and let cool.
7. 7
   Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar over the top of each ramekin and caramelize it either using a handheld flame or the broiler of the oven.