4 Levels of Custard: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

[@AronBagel]

"They very best part of Crème Brûlée is what happens next" *doesn't show the cracking of the caramelised sugar layer" Your editor committed a sin there

[@mag5794]

This comment needs to be at the top

[@michaelrogers8509]

Was just about to comment this!!!!!

[@mariayuan]

Agreed!!

[@lexica510]

Thank you for saying this! I'm so mad about that.

[@plasticlobster23]

Angered me to no end.

[@EvilMoW]

I think at this point I would say Emily is a level 1.5 chef. She actually knows how to make some tasty looking cuisine. I'm a level zero chef, I make reservations

[@anniek3866]

I make canned soup in the microwave I'm below level zero 😂

[@Vivianfchima]

You’ll be 0.5 at leat you have the money to make reservations

[@tomato6844]

I order fast food each meal I'm level -1 ( not actually)

[@redantking8079]

I food poison myself

[@john-bb5qw]

I would honestly switch Emily with the lvl 2 chef. She actually knows what she's doing this time around

[@meeraalnees178]

8:34 "For my garnish, I have some fresh raspberries. They wouldn't give me blackberries, I asked, they wouldn't" LMAO, I love when they acknowledge the jokes we have for them.

[@katekramer7679]

What's the blackberry joke?

[@ti6130]

@@katekramer7679 I think he put them in his grilled cheese

[@Anyeeh26]

@@ti6130 He did hahahahaha

[@andrewthezeppo]

I still think that sandwich looked good and probably would have tasted good. I've seen similar ones on cooking shows and on brunch menus. I just don't think it should be called a grilled cheese haha

[@meeraalnees178]

@@andrewthezeppo Oh yeah for sure, I'd love to try it.

[@pongsih9380]

I think one day Emily will be a home cook if she keeps participating this serie lol

[@albertonunez9158]

Wasn't she promoted? What happened? 🤔

[@xxvoltagexx7556]

One one of the episodes she was a home cook

[@LoneRodeoJones]

She was a home cook for one episode ! The one where they switch ingredients lol With a pro chef & home cook

[@henryault458]

2:02 I don’t think that’s gross at all, I’m a culinary student and I separate eggs with my hands as well.

[@rory8763]

i think these are filmed a long while in advance and the ones where they’re in their homes are more recent

[@kayleeshacklock7070]

I actually love the level 3 chef. She's so chill and I love her vibe. Plus her dish looked rlly good

[@tiyasachowdhury8437]

I love Lani , and her "Big Girl torch" to her " best part of being pastry chef is eating" and obviously the "I see you Emily ". Like girl you are magical , I have fallen in love with you .

[@whodoyoudancefor]

Opposite: I can't stand Lani. Her mannerisms are affected and annoying.

[@dulouis6059]

Seeing Lani and just feeling her vibes... Ma'am... Keep doing what you're doing and I'll fall in love please have mercy,,,

[@zrobeast]

Emily’s been gone for so long she’s trying to ketchup with everyone else.

[@matthewrajagukguk5406]

Good one

[@egidefiska]

Nice try😍

[@ivybindig4960]

I appreciated that pun much more than I should have lol

[@aeugh..]

Bruh i love this

[@fleetSRT]

I was gonna write Emily has a lot to Ketchup, but I see you have already done that. 😂

[@eruchan_1856]

Emily is married?! Damn her husband's so lucky to have a wholesome and funny wife like her 😂

[@minatran8390]

They have matching glasses sooooo cute 🥰

[@sebastiangonzalez336]

Until you realize that she puts ketchup on her French toast

[@jangoligth]

@@sebastiangonzalez336 She only makes french toast when she's alone

[@levisenpai124]

At least she doesn put blue berries on her grilled cheese...

[@eruchan_1856]

@@levisenpai124 I don't get why people make a great deal of this... Some part of the world don't think it's weird you know

[@ciannarenfrow4203]

let's be honest a real level one chef would use custard/pudding mix

[@KaneshaAndrews]

I would agree with you on that!

[@zDiegoChz]

Maybe if the episode was about anything else, but since its a "custard" episode, pastry cream is pretty basic for a lvl 1

[@ramenpandawhisperer5931]

Emily has evolved to level 2

[@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843]

Her talking about the pie liner was such a mood tbh

[@billystokes3917]

Wtf is custard mix?! Is it just canned/tinned ready made custard or is it a powder or something?

[@soy.ingrid]

Emily: What is custard without ketchup. Daniel: Where are my berries

[@Error-tr9ke]

I can forgive Emily with her French toast and ketchup combo but Daniel's berries and grilled cheese... NOPE!

[@soy.ingrid]

@@Error-tr9ke havent tried it. I plan to one day

[@atlf3357]

Grilled cheese with fruit is actually good. The combo is often found on charcuterie boards anyway. Ketchup on French toast however...absofuckinglutely not.

[@dollygiki13]

Penny: "Where's my rum?"

[@konstantinradislov4150]

Frank : Where's my salt?

[@bread7865]

Separating the yolks with your hands actually isn't bad, your fingers are soft and can't puncture the yolk. Make sure you wash your hands before and after touching them.

[@IKnitPicks]

When I need to separate eggs I only do it with my hands. Don’t use the egg shells it punctures the yolks every time

[@joseestrada6400]

This is the method i used at work. With gloves of course, since it was the fastest way working in a high volume work place

[@brookesopko9688]

“Your fingers are soft and can’t puncture the yolk” feels a lot like a challenge. 🤣

[@jaxxbrat2634]

@@IKnitPicks ..takes a little practice

[@beansguy2479]

Is it true that eggs moisturize skin? Beautiful hands ✋

[@maho9958]

When you realize that Emily actually did a hard technique right but burned fried chicken. Me: HOW

[@anniek3866]

She's learning 😊

[@tigerz8174]

Cuz she is Level 1

[@mrclueuin]

Because mistakes happen even from the best of us. Also Emily was cooking something she was used to making and learned how to do. I actually learned something from her. I didn't know that you could make a Custard from Coconut milk! 😁

[@angeliki5135]

I've messed up making a recipe/dish I've made so many times before. Messing up happens and them leaving the mistakes in the videos helps us all feel better about our own mistakes and able to relate to the people in the video. We live and learn. Although now I want custard. 🤣

[@bitterlatte23]

"They wouldn't give me blackberries, I asked!" 😂

[@Justiferous]

“For my garnish I am going to bake cookies” is the most extra thing I’ve heard watching this series.

[@chloez5901]

Who else misses the holy trinity Emily, Lorenzo, and Frank!

[@roycexwealth]

Agreed-

[@tamvo6396]

Chloe Z i miss lorenzo and frank

[@niesaswift9788]

the best trio ever

[@Ai-vd4mx]

Me me

[@zkingsalsa]

yes

[@danielfoldes8133]

Meanwhile: Frank is in a lab constructing the optimal cow for the perfect milk whilst Lorenzo is watching with admiration

[@raeperonneau4941]

🤣

[@lildredre89]

and giggling

[@ashanein]

I can hear the giggling lol

[@HeyNonyNonymous]

He is climbing a cliff somewhere to gather the best and rarest eggs.

[@ispeakforthetrees69]

That image is so vivid

[@waywardwanderer3042]

Daniel's custard reminds me of my mom's filipino dish leche flan. She also kept a bunch of cans of evaporated milk and condensed milk.

[@AJFes12]

was just about to comment this. he maybe part fil cauad that was lecheflan

[@sussshhhhhhhh9991]

Right?? Minus the cream cheese, it's straight up leche flan.

[@kamiintheclouds]

My mom is Mexican and her flan used to be one of my favorite desserts, I remember she’d always be stocked up on evaporated milk and condensed milk too, it was amazing🥺

[@scottsummers4234]

Its definitely Leche Flan. Judy Ann Santos' leche flan recipe has cream cheese. Makes it even richer and cuts the sweetness. I love it.

[@alexisaravenagonzalez7787]

Mmmm flan one of my favorite desserts

[@r_s_p_t1096]

Lol, after that grilled cheese massacre, even I wouldn't give Daniel blackberries😁

[@chuckhughes3879]

Savage

[@technobabble123]

Ever see a Charcuterie board? Fruit and cheese can totally go together.

[@andrewthezeppo]

It looked good. Not something I would dip in my tomato soup but with a little mixed green side salad it would make a nice brunch dish

[@abcdefv3917]

It looked great. I even tried it. It goes very well. Reminded me of my time I spent in italy where I ate cheese and fruit. It's a very good combination

[@joshoouh69]

Ugh Daniel 😍😍 It's so cute how excited he looks whenever he's baking or cooking on the show

[@Gldtr39]

Emily has truly advanced herself since her... Ketchup days

[@chuckhughes3879]

I'm sure we will see more of her ketchup. Still, Impressive showing on her part here.

[@amberrockson5088]

"I've been baking for 20 years" baybeee black don't crack bc I wouldn't have thought you've been alive more than 20 years

[@ImmortalChaos]

I am ALLLLL about this pro chef, she's so chill.

[@karavandriver7294]

I thought Emily became a level 2...what happened?! Also: Emily: "I'm sure the commenters will tell me whether or not this is a gross way..." When you're so level 1 that you stumble into level 2. 😂

[@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843]

The home cook talking about his mom is such a mood 😂

[@linm8065]

There's something about emily that makes me think that she came straight out of a sitcom

[@maruisaiahnapa7381]

I heard she's actually a professional comedian, so she knows a lot when it comes to landing punchlines and not taking herself or others too seriously!

[@jrsossac]

Lani taking out the bigger flametorch was so cool!!!! she looked totally like a boss!!

[@EternaltheGrey]

Daniel's mom's recipe is... the one they used to print on the can label.

[@n.w.flannel3463]

Are you saying Daniel's mum's a can label?

[@samelabalazi]

@@n.w.flannel3463 uh bdjdbdudbdjnshdurjsudbdj

[@n.w.flannel3463]

@@samelabalazi:...Yeah, I dunno what happened there either, mate. At that point, I'd just pulled almost two full-nighters consecutively. My brain was a little jumbled.

[@andrewthezeppo]

Like on Friends when Pheobe lost her grandmother's cookie recipe that she had gotten from her dear French friend Nessile Tallouise

[@Leo_snowmew]

I love how Emily has evolved from absolutely being terrified and not knowing what to do, to having confidence and skill thanks to this and the switcheroo series. Emily, you are amazing

[@curtism-w6b]

I feel like we haven't seen Emily in forever. *insert played out ketchup joke*

[@CocktailsConsoles]

Thanks Epicurious. I now have a Pavlovian automatic desire for blackberries every time Daniel and his incredible hair is on

[@katekramer7679]

I've totally forgotten what the blackberry joke was

[@CocktailsConsoles]

@@katekramer7679 LOL it was the vitriol around him adding blackberries to his grilled cheese. Honestly, I thought they were a nice addition 😊

[@cheesecakeandcoffee6366]

Level 3 chef I want more of her it was joy seeing her 🥺💖🥰❤️ and Emily has come so far woooow❤️

[@jenny.slice_]

Having Emily, Daniel, and Lani all in the same episode is a real treat! What a positivity bomb!

[@brookesopko9688]

I loved this episode! But, I will say.. Daniel flipping his square flan onto a small round plate was easily the least satisfying things I’ve seen all day 😂😂 It did look amazing cut, though!

[@m.a.v7774]

The level 3 is giving incentive to the level 1 and i love that. Someday Emily is going to be a level 2

[@TheLowstef]

Emily is such a delight. This little ray of sunlight can make the gloomiest of days that little bit brighter. We need more Emily right now. More Emily, please!

[@esmeraldadelafuente7104]

I always forget that Daniel has like a Mexican background, that's the same recipe my mom used to made to confort us as kids, which I still do to this day when I need my Mom's hugs

[@ainaravillada2154]

I think he has Spanish background, not Mexican. 🤔🤔

[@maplelump]

@@ainaravillada2154 He's of Dominican descent according to his insta

[@victoriamvc5048]

I want Daniel to have his own cooking show, his personality is intoxicating 😍🥰

[@Idontknowwhattoname625]

It's so sweet that Emily made banana cream pie because her husband got excited and he loves it. She's such an adorable lady🥺🥺❤❤❤

[@chicken2jail545]

All three of these looked Great! Emily wins for making a Pie. Lani gets points for pulling out the Big Girl, and Daniel gets points as well for his Blackberry Continuation Joke. Rose is awesome, as always.

[@cyb3rd0ll88]

Frank was too busy tending his chickens in order for him to get those Grade AA Eggs

[@SamGiles]

No matter what type of day I'm having, this series always puts me in a great mood. Welcome back, team!! 😊

[@gracieminabox]

I want Lani to be my teacher for all things culinary. She is AWESOME.

[@kakuzu802]

Next: 4 levels of tomato soup

[@leemacwilliams9606]

I love how Emily is just so proudly level one. She's precious.

[@samg461a]

They didn’t even show the best part of crème brûlée: cracking the sugar shell!

[@bamboozled7776]

i separate my eggs with my hands too, works a charm every time, just make sure to wash hands before and after

[@ChopstickCH]

its the first time im seeing lani and i like her very much!

[@ErOPlacido]

Emily is leveling up her cooking/baking game. I love her progress!

[@AvengeOn]

Dang Emily did a pro chef move with separating the yolks from the whites. In reality, separating them with your hands is better as the yolk has a very little chance to crack. Your fingers are after all softer than the sharp rigid edges of the shell.

[@NDrockingIt]

Chef Lani is so Awesome! I could hear her cook and give tips on it all day!!!

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Daniel looks like a dessert himself 😍😍

[@cailakim]

Normally the level 3 chefs are super serious, and I liked how Lani was a little less serious and a little more loose and showed a little more personality. Also, ~I love John, Stephen, and Emily, they're so hilarious and fun to watch~

[@lindafreeman7030]

When Lani pulls out the "big girl": be still my heart!

[@valep24]

How is Daniel a level 2 chef in this video when he just throws everything in a blender and Emily is over here tempering eggs.

[@jaad9848]

Daniel seems to be an attempt to make a male Gabby. Based on lack of engagement it isn’t as successful

[@arikakarin2323]

level 2 means homecook.. level 1 means amateur... not based on 'how you gonna today dish' .. so

[@ZTseng]

Well, I guess that Daniel had more experience than Emily, it’s just the things they decide to make today(You don’t necessary need a tempering process for the flan he is making) Thus, he did kinda make everything from scratch, while Emily used pre-made crust and (dairy free)pre- whipped cream.

[@Giuchini26]

Because Daniel is a better and more creative cook obviously 😂

[@ciscoortega2309]

Emily Lorenzo and Frank were great, but I absolutely adore the "season 2" cast :D Only a few people were misses for me---I used to not be fond of Daniel until I saw a lot more of him and found him to be very sweet, and the Level 1 chef who put WAY too much salt in his enchiladas whose attitude I just found a bit grating (I'm sure he's a decent person tho)

[@Darkslayer289]

I think you mean Keith.

[@aprilmay9589]

Lani is the coolest Level 3 chef that has been on here!

[@TheOtterPup1]

Thank you Lani!!, this is the first 3 levels video I've seen in a while that I've been impressed by. Mostly thanks to you. You shared tips and cooking techniques and explained them. You didn't just say we're cooking this in a water bath because we need to. You told us what a bain-marie is called and why we use it. Sharing warnings of possible pitfalls, tricks to make life easier, and a complex unique and interesting flavor palate for your dish. Once again thank you. Also I love Emily but I'm pretty sure she leveled up like 5 videos ago. Remember french toast when she dipped sandwich bread into egg and milk and put ketchup on it. there hasn't been a real level 1 cook in a long time, a real level one would have used instant pudding.

[@TheOtterPup1]

I will say when she ran out of gas from the small torch I wish she had shown us how to do it using the broiler. There are some really interesting tip and tricks that would have been really impressive. But still Thank You Lani! You are amazing!

[@jeffreydonaldson8266]

You can also use a disposable plastic water bottle to seperate the egg whites. Just make sure eggs are still cold . Squeeze bottle and put bottle opening on yolk and let go of squeezing the bottle. Yolk will be sucked into the bottle. Just make sure the angle of the bottle is right. With alittle practice it works very good when you get it right.

[@noisejunkie8159]

emily could be the first chef to level up in this series

[@maxxtapia1216]

I haven't seen this series in so long...

[@joshuatang69420]

Because frank ain't here

[@elenaautumnalmermaid6913]

I havent seen this series in that studio in so long

[@starice5095]

50 people try to : *am i a joke to you ?*

[@antarachatterjee4299]

Same here, I stopped watching after Frank left. It just wasn't the same without Frank.

[@thehamoodiandoctor5792]

@@antarachatterjee4299 Well, obviously you came back for something.

[@FairyFreak100]

I loved this level three chef. She was great. Great video!

[@alhdgysz]

Lani is fantastic. Please, bring her back

[@thehamoodiandoctor5792]

When you're British and your custard usually comes with cake or crumble...

[@Ai-vd4mx]

Satisfaction

[@billystokes3917]

YES THE MEMORIES-

[@jillp1840]

And when you're at a restaurant and the crumble is served with 'cream or ice cream' and you say, "Do you have custard?"

[@andrewthezeppo]

Well Americans also have custard. These are all dishes made with a type custard but I wouldn't refer to any of them as custard.

[@ashanein]

My stepdad (British) LOVES custard. It has to be steaming hot, and he'll eat it on any dessert lol. I love it.

[@ashbackwards3]

I have a deep affection for Daniel, but BRO. A level 2 chef has to know what condensed and evaporated milk are. C’mon.

[@amitaikatz5929]

8:37 It seems like Daniel is aware of our comments

[@mariapuskarova9010]

Fun fact: in Japan, they have a plastic wrap that does not stick to itself!

[@Metzli]

Witchcraft :o

[@FairyFreak100]

Because Japan IS BETTER ZAN YOUR COUNTRY

[@itsbigbunny892]

What what how does that work? :o

[@mariapuskarova9010]

@@itsbigbunny892 Idk man, I'm just a European who happens to be a weeb

[@chuandinh5541]

@@FairyFreak100 I see what you did there

[@johnbowman6649]

If Daniel weren’t so freaking attractive, I feel like he’d be Level 1

[@poperaymond431]

7:50 Non-English speakers everywhere: _”Ah so that’s called Glopsomfloofon”_

[@PeterdaPanda]

Frank is still raising his chickens so they produce the perfect eggs.

[@RJFlute]

I've made creme brulee, but I infuse saffron into my custard, and I use a vanilla-earl grey infused sugar for the brulee

[@thewoodlandforge9217]

Lani when she pulls out her "Big Girl": 😏 Me with my 20 lb. propane tank powered flamethrower: amature

[@Anonymous_P]

Amateur*

[@ashes187]

My three favourite cooks! Emily reminds me of Jessica Day from New Girl! She's def heading to Level 2 in the future! Daniel...sigh pretty boy who cooks...just eye candy...Lani is just badass...my fave chef on Level 3 next to Frank!

[@moumabanik8006]

What's up with the colour of Daniel's hair? It looks cool. But is it greying? Or is it tinfoiled?

[@robertsyrovy]

I was asking the same question

[@moumabanik8006]

@@robertsyrovy so many queries, not many answers.

[@HolyZahard]

I think its greying because the same thing is happening to me Well im 17 so idrk lol

[@kiro9291]

all three of them were so fun and passionate

[@1hour_of_sleep]

This is just something I want but either 4 levels of malts/shakes or 4 levels of sorbets

[@mikalixu953]

omg I love Lani! and I was happy to see Daniel again

[@MasterFhyl]

Yay, Emily's back!

[@aza4444]

Really appreciate the editing in this one, good side by side image while they talk. Even captions are really well done.

[@pitchayasasibutra8139]

Lani is the first chef I’ve seen when super long nail extension 😆

[@Bruno-bw3fe]

What a friendly level 3! I mean all three cooks today are awesome

[@mughwortslongshot4545]

No cause if you can successfully temper eggs, you’re at least level 1,75

[@mrmayortheiv]

I think you're confusing tempering chocolate with tempering eggs. Eggs are really easy. You just saw two of them do it, you just mix them with the hot liquid slowly while stirring. Tempering chocolate on the other hand is weird scary voodoo magic.

[@mughwortslongshot4545]

@@mrmayortheiv i think you're confusing what i wrote, i said level 1,75 not 3. No amateur cooks can just casually temper chocolates.

[@ilhaamfoster4617]

LMAO at 8:36 I love how Daniel throws the BlackBerry joke back in everyone's faces

[@brentjensen7189]

"The very best part of creme brulee is what happens next..." hey, I thought she was going to crack the sugar topping! Am I the only person who thinks that's the best part?

[@BrunaBorgesA]

Daniel’s flan is Brazilian dessert 101. The perfect recipe is: 3 whole eggs, 395g of sweetened condensed milk (1 can) and 395g of milk. Vanilla is optional. Just mix everything and follow the same steps he did for baking and the caramel

[@jesusgamboa9899]

We call it Flan Napolitano in Mexico. I make my flan exactly like Daniel, although the (unflipped) top never comes out as brown as his. Either he overbaked it or some of the caramel sauce made it to the top. But his flan looks good!

[@seleney3163]

Wait, I remembered that Emily leveled up to level 2?

[@Ai-vd4mx]

No she didn't

[@nyroxl4229]

No?

[@yashviparikh319]

That was for a switching ingredients video. They need to do a level 2 and 3. So they temporarily made her a level 2. So technically she's still a level 1. But we all know that on the inside she has evolved

[@mariahetszaz8567]

@@yashviparikh319 No she NEVER leveled up. People just thouhgt so cause she said something about being a home cook. Her apron was RED in that video too which means level 1.

[@yashviparikh319]

@@mariahetszaz8567 he but she said she's a level 2. Cuz in that category of videos, it needs to be a level 2 and 3. So temporarily, she was made a level 2 for the purposes of that video

[@pink-roses-and-scarlet-skies]

I've been watching these for almost a year, but this is the first time I actually watched the food scientist part instead of just the making and tasting. The scientist was actually very informative and helpful. Edit: spelling

[@ramenpandawhisperer5931]

Lani has become my second favourite level 3 chef

[@larainneestell700]

Love Emily's "Please don't be eggs!" That's what I'm always thinking 😆

[@gamerarts8455]

Im glad i found this channel bcoz of a guy tried to seperate an egg with a knife XD🤣🤣

[@youdeservethis]

Loved it when the Level 3 brings out the Big Girl🤣

[@Nbcul]

Me: hi I’m a level 0 chef Also me: buys it from a store

[@resegoseokane3419]

I just love how we all love Emily. My wholesome Queen ❤

[@job0wnage]

Emily hoping that eggs aren't eggs xD 4:55

[@rachelhayes3376]

That was awesome when the chef gave a shout-out to Emily!

[@westinshire]

Where's the actual custard lmao .. I feel like a level 0 chef 😂

[@DowntownDiva]

There are not enough comments about Lani on here. After watching this video I now trust her with my liiiiffeee

[@josuelm8120]

After last time I always put blackberries in my grill cheese now so I’m trust Daniel’s flan too

[@c_004]

I don't think I've seen a higher level chef comment on another in the same video before; a nice change. They could also integrate the scientist's explanations as the chefs do their procedures.

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Hey well you know at the end of the day regardless of what level your custard is I still think it's *pretty eggggggcellent!*

[@anaiswatterson4772]

I like this level 3 chef, she actually has a personality and doesn’t seem stuck up like some of the other level 3’s! Please bring her back