Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée is an exquisite dessert that beautifully combines a rich, velvety custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This indulgent treat promises a delightful crunch followed by a creamy melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, our easy crème brûlée recipe ensures you can create this classic French dessert with minimal fuss. Elevate your dinner parties and delight your taste buds with each heavenly bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or seeds from half a vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place six ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium until steaming.
- Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar in a bowl until pale.
- Gradually whisk warm cream into the egg mixture until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and salt; pour into ramekins.
- Add hot water to the baking dish, halfway up the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg