Description
Indulge in this elegant Crème Brûlée recipe, featuring creamy custard and a perfectly caramelized topping. Perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Additional sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: First, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). This ensures the crème brûlée bakes evenly.
- Heat the Cream: Next, in a saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until it’s hot but not boiling. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
- Mix Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick. This step is crucial for achieving the right texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. This prevents the eggs from scrambling and creates a smooth custard.
- Strain the Mixture: After combining, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup or bowl. This ensures a silky-smooth custard.
- Pour and Bake: Divide the custard into two ramekins. Place them in a baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool the Ramekins: Allow the ramekins to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate them for at least 2 hours to chill and firm up.
- Caramelize the Sugar: Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Finally, let the sugar topping cool for a moment before serving. Enjoy the delightful contrast of creamy custard and crunchy sugar!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider infusing the cream with additional ingredients such as citrus zest or coffee.
- Ensure not to overbake the custard; it should remain slightly jiggly in the center for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg