Step

• 1

  When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 325 degrees F (160 C) and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  00:15

• 2

  Pour the cream into a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the vanilla bean and the scraped seeds. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to steep (about 15 minutes). Remove the vanilla bean from saucepan and discard.

• 3

  In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup (100 g) of the sugar until the mix starts to lighten in color. Add the cream a little at a time, stirring continually.

• 4

  Pour the mixture into 6 (8 oz) ramekins and place the ramekins into a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the pan so that it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

• 5

  Place water bath pan on the grill and bake until the Crème Brûlées still jiggle in the center, about 40 to 45 minutes.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  00:45

• 6

  Remove the ramekins from the roasting pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

• 7

  To serve, let the Crème Brûlée come to temperature (about 20 minutes) before torching the tops.

• 8

  Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar equally on top of each ramekin. Using a torch in a circular motion, melt the sugar until it caramelizes and forms a crispy top.

• 9

  Allow the Crème Brûlée to sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!