Description
Cr?me br?l?e is the ultimate indulgence, showcasing a rich, velvety custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This classic French dessert is surprisingly straightforward to make and requires minimal ingredients, making it ideal for special occasions or a luxurious finish to any meal. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of creamy and crunchy textures, ensuring a memorable experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325?F (160?C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream with half of the sugar until hot but not boiling. If using vanilla beans, add them now.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and thickened.
- Gradually combine the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into ramekins placed in a baking dish.
- Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving. Top with sugar and caramelize with a torch or broiler just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 230mg