Description
Crème brûlée is a luxurious dessert that combines a creamy vanilla custard with a crispy, caramelized sugar topping. This classic French treat is surprisingly simple to make and sure to impress your guests. With each spoonful, experience the delightful contrast between the smooth custard and the satisfying crack of the sugary shell. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and vanilla over medium heat until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow.
- Gradually pour warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard into ramekins in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg