Bonjour Creme Brulee Torch User Manual
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My husband recently took a two-week business trip to China and got back just in time for his Birthday. I wanted to make him a special Birthday dessert, especially since I knew he was so excited to eat American food again. I made a batch of homemade ice cream to have on hand and decided to attempt Crème Brûlée, one of his favorite desserts.
I browsed online for a basic recipe and stumbled upon the Pioneer Woman’s Crème Brûlée . I’ve enjoyed her recipes in the past because they are easy to follow and they’ve always turned out well, so I decided to give it a try.
Now that I had the recipe, I knew I needed to purchase a butane kitchen torch. I read some reviews on Amazon and decided to purchase the BonJour torch along with a set of oval ramekins meant for Crème Brûlée.
I stopped at the grocery store, loaded up on heavy cream and eggs, and purchased superfine Baker’s sugar for the caramelized topping. I’ve heard regular sugar can be used as a replacement, but it takes longer to caramelize.
Even though the recipe looked fairly easy (and resembled the process for making homemade ice cream) I was somewhat intimidated by it. Maybe it had something to do with using a torch with an open flame in my kitchen? Despite my slight hesitation, I decided to continue my attempt at this dessert.
After preheating the oven, I heated heavy cream and vanilla extract in a saucepan and allowed it to simmer. In a separate bowl, I whipped egg yolks with sugar until they were pale yellow. Similar to ice cream, I tempered the eggs, meaning I slowly added hot cream to the eggs to ensure they didn’t cook. Once all of the cream was added and mixed in, the batter was ready.
I placed my ramekins on a cookie sheet and slowly added water until it surrounded the ramekins and went about halfway up the sides. I used a Pyrex measuring cup with a spout to distribute the custard batter between the ramekins. Even though I cut the recipe in half, I still had a lot of leftover batter. Next time I make it, I will cut the recipe into fourths.
I carefully transferred the cookie sheet with filled ramekins to the oven and baked for 35 minutes.
After removing from the oven, I allowed the ramekins to cool and then transported them to the refrigerator. I didn’t read the recipe thoroughly before I started and therefore was not able to plan accordingly for the 2 to 3 hours of chilling time needed. I had already started on dinner by the time I realized it so I only ended up leaving them in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Right before I was ready to serve dessert, I sprinkled a small spoonful of superfine sugar on top of each ramekin. After reading the manual and figuring out how the heck to use the torch, I carefully ignited the flame and quickly browned the sugar on top of each ramekins – surprisingly without burning it!
There was a nice, thin layer of caramelized sugar on top that added the perfect crispness to the creamy custard.
Since I didn’t allow the ramekins to chill for the recommended time, the custard did not firm up as much as it should have, so the texture was a bit off. However, they still managed to taste great. While my attempt didn’t turn out perfectly, it was a good learning experience and I know how to improve the process for next time. Overall I was pleased with the recipe and the result. It ended up being a great Birthday dessert and I will definitely be making Crème Brûlée again!
Anyone who uses a butane torch regularly will probably realize that short of a total malfunction with any of its working parts, a butane torch generally only requires filling with a new butane to ensure its ongoing operation. These portable torches are surprisingly durable and if you are capable of filling the torch, you will likely experience no other issues in terms of keeping it maintained.
Always Use Manufacturer Recommended Butane
If your butane torch or lighter stops working, you should also make sure you are using the correct grade and brand of butane. Using the incorrect type, or low quality can often be the reason for your torch not operating correctly, so it’s always a good idea to check for any recommendations from the manufacturer with regard to the specific type of butane they recommend for your particular torch or lighter. One of the symptoms of lower grade fuel is flickering or sputtering of the flame, this symptom can also be caused by air in the fuel cell which can be resolved by removing the air.
Ignition Systems
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Butane torches these days are generally equipped with instant electronic ignition systems and these have a reputation for being reliable technology. There will always be exceptions though and if your torch won’t ignite, you have a couple of options with regard to fixing it.
The first is to try and regulate the flow of gas because it may be too low for optimal ignition. You can turn the gas output all the way up then turn it back after the gas is ignited. If this doesn’t help, you could consider the warranty options on the torch and seek a replacement because it may be that the ignition is faulty.
The Nozzle
Under normal circumstances, the nozzle shouldn’t become clogged because butane is a ‘clean’ fuel and does not produce soot to clog the nozzle. What can occasionally happen though is if you are using the torch for soldering, a tiny piece of solder may become lodged and stuck in the nozzle. To fix your torch, you will need to turn the torch off and remove the offending particle(s) of solder. One way to clean out the nozzle is to shoot compressed air into the nozzle area where the gas exits the torch. This may dislodge any foreign matter that is causing the suboptimal performance.
Conclusion
Bonjour Creme Brulee Torch User Manual Instructions
Fixing your torch is not something which should concern you unduly because the most likely scenario for it not working will be because you need to fill the torch with quality butane gas. Filling a butane torch can generally be accomplished quickly and using the best quality butane will always help your torch to function at its optimal level. General care in looking after portable tools such as keeping them clean and in good order will also help to ensure the longevity of your torch.
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