Easy Creme Brulee
Creme brulee, also known as burnt cream, is a classic French dessert that dates back to the 17th century. Its name translates to ‘burnt cream’ in English, referring to the caramelized sugar topping.
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.
Easy Creme Brulee
Ingredients
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
-
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until well combined.
-
Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
-
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pouring jug.
-
Divide the mixture evenly among four ramekins.
-
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
-
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
-
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature.
-
Once cooled, cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
-
Just before serving, sprinkle about 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the surface of each custard.
-
Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and bubbly.
-
Let the caramelized sugar harden for a few minutes before serving.
-
Enjoy your delicious homemade creme brulee!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
