Jul 14 2026
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Strawberry Shortcake Crème Brûlée Recipe

Inspired by 5Church Buckhead
Time2h
Serves6

vanilla bean crème brûlée, chantilly cream, buttery shortbread cookie, fresh strawberry slices

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Ingredients

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Crème Brûlée

Chantilly Cream

Buttery Shortbread Cookies

Fresh Strawberries

Method

Crème Brûlée

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vanilla Bean Mixture

    In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of heavy cream and the vanilla bean (split lengthwise). Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together 5 egg yolks, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.

  4. 4

    Bake the Custard

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Pour the custard into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  5. 5

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Remove from the oven and let cool. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.

  6. 6

    Caramelize the Sugar

    Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.

Chantilly Cream

  1. 7

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.

Buttery Shortbread Cookies

  1. 8

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2/3 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. 9

    Add Vanilla and Flour

    Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt, mixing until just combined.

  3. 10

    Shape and Bake Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

  4. 11

    Cool Cookies

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Fresh Strawberries

  1. 12

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Set aside for assembly.

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