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Easy Crème Brûlée

Creamy Easy Crème Brûlée with a Perfectly Crackly Top

This Easy Crème Brûlée recipe offers a creamy custard with a perfectly crackly top, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Essential for a rich and creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For custard mixture.
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Aim for at least 36% fat.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Creates the caramelized crust.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • ramekins
  • Baking dish
  • Kitchen Torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a boiling water bath in a large baking dish.
  2. Whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan until steaming, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into four ramekins.
  6. Place the filled ramekins in the baking dish surrounded by boiling water.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers jiggle slightly.
  8. Cool the ramekins at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  9. Sprinkle an even layer of sugar on each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the custards to chill for at least four hours to achieve the best flavor and texture. Caramelize sugar just before serving for the freshest taste.

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