Crispy and Creamy, Creme Brulee

Creme Brulee is a classic French dessert that translates to ‘burnt cream’. The caramelized sugar crust adds a delightful crunch to the creamy custard underneath.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Crispy and Creamy, Creme Brulee

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 4 Calories: 1380

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 piece Egg Yolks
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy Cream
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 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. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
4. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
7. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 ramekins.
8. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
10. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature.
11. Refrigerate the custards for at least 2 hours, or until chilled.
12. Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over the top of each custard.
13. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy crust.
14. Allow the sugar to harden for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 345kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.7g34%

Total Carbohydrate 33.4g12%

Sugars 33.4g

Protein 5.2g11%

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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.