What You Need to Know
A bain-marie, also known as a water bath or double boiler, a type of heated bath, is a piece of equipment used in science, industry, and cooking to heat materials gently or to keep materials warm over a period of time. A bain-marie is also used to melt ingredients for cooking.
Key Parameters
Equipment
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Steps
- 1.
Crème brûlée (France): Ensures even, gentle cooking of custard
- 2.
Flan (Spain): Prevents curdling of egg-based mixture
- 3.
Cheesecake (United States): Prevents cracking by maintaining moist heat