Description
Crème brûlée is a luxurious dessert that combines a silky vanilla custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This classic French treat promises to impress, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and vanilla until steaming (do not boil).
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually add warm cream to the egg mixture while whisking to prevent curdling. Strain through a fine sieve for smoothness.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full, and place in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Chill for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle superfine sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For added flavor, infuse the cream with citrus zest or other extracts before combining it with the eggs. Store uncaramelized crème brûlée in the fridge for up to three days; caramelize just before serving for optimal texture.