Description
Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that combines rich, silky custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This indulgent treat offers a delightful contrast of creamy and crunchy textures, making it an impressive addition to any meal. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert in the comfort of your home, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Arrange six ramekins in a baking dish and fill it halfway with hot water.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and half of the sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; let cool for five minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar until pale. Gradually mix in the cooled cream while whisking continuously.
- Pour the custard into ramekins and bake in the water bath for 40-45 minutes, or until set but jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, refrigerate for at least two hours, then sprinkle sugar on top and use a torch or broiler to caramelize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality heavy cream for optimal flavor. - Experiment with flavors by infusing the cream with citrus zest or coffee for a unique twist. - For best results, chill the custards overnight before serving.