Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee

Creme brulee is a classic French dessert that originated in the 17th century. Its name translates to ‘burnt cream’ in English, referring to the caramelized sugar crust on top.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert, Dinner 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: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₃ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, Meyer lemon zest, and vanilla extract over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
4. Stir in the Meyer lemon juice.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or zest.
6. Divide the mixture evenly among four ramekins.
7. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
9. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the custard to set completely.
11. Before serving, sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.
12. Let the brulees sit for a few minutes to allow the caramelized sugar to harden.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 25g

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.