Creme Brule

Creme Brulee is a classic French dessert that originated in the 17th century. Its name literally translates to ‘burnt cream’ due to the caramelized sugar topping.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Creme Brule

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 piece Egg yolks
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Heavy cream
• 4 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
3. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into individual ramekins.
5. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the custard is set.
7. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature.
8. Refrigerate the custards for at least 2 hours or overnight.
9. Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over the custards.
10. Caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch or by placing the ramekins under the broiler until the sugar melts and turns golden brown.
11. Let the caramelized sugar harden for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.