Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée is a luxurious French dessert featuring a rich custard base topped with a crackling layer of caramelized sugar. This elegant treat combines creamy vanilla flavor with a satisfying crunch, making it the perfect finish to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 4 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). Arrange ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until steaming (not boiling), stirring continuously.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until smooth. Gradually pour in the warm cream while whisking constantly.
- Stir in vanilla extract or beans until well combined.
- Fill each ramekin with the mixture and place them in the baking dish. Add hot water to the dish halfway up the ramekins and bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg