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Creme Brulee Recipe

A classic French dessert with a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 whole vanilla bean split and scraped
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for caramelizing

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat the cream and vanilla bean until just boiling. Remove from heat and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until pale and thick.
  4. Slowly pour the cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
  6. Divide the mixture among 4 ramekins. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over each custard. Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Crème Brûlée
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