Classic Crème Brûlée
An elegant and indulgent dessert featuring a silky custard base topped with a crispy caramelized sugar layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Simmer the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and smooth.
- Temper the egg yolks by gradually adding the hot cream mixture while whisking continuously.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a measuring cup.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish with hot water.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until edges are set and the center is jiggly.
- Cool the ramekins and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Caramelize the turbinado sugar on top of each custard using a kitchen torch.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat. The dessert can be made a day in advance, but wait to caramelize the sugar until just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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