This is a recipe for a rich, crispy crème brûlée that can be easily made at home without using a torch. Mix together milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, then slowly steam-cook it over very low heat in a bain-marie in a saucepan. After letting it cool slightly, chill it in the refrigerator until firm, spread brown sugar (or regular sugar) on top and melt it with a heated spoon to caramelize it. Finally, chill it briefly in the freezer to enjoy an authentic, crispy crème brûlée at home.