Jul 14 2026
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Café Recipe

Inspired by Adega
Time3h
Serves6

Coffee crème brulé with toasted bread ice-cream and vanilla foam

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Ingredients

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Coffee Crème Brûlée

Toasted Bread Ice Cream

Vanilla Foam

Method

Coffee Crème Brûlée

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cream Mixture

    In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and brewed coffee. Heat over medium until steaming, but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

  4. 4

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Bake the Crème Brûlée

    Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes or until set.

  6. 6

    Chill

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

  7. 7

    Caramelize the Top

    Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top of each crème brûlée. Using a kitchen torch, carefully melt the sugar until golden and crispy.

Toasted Bread Ice Cream

  1. 8

    Toast the Bread

    Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Let them cool before proceeding.

  2. 9

    Blend the Base

    In a blender, combine the toasted bread, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 10

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add the bread mixture to the egg yolks, whisking until well combined.

  4. 11

    Chill the Mixture

    Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  5. 12

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Freeze until firm.

Vanilla Foam

  1. 13

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form.

  2. 14

    Serve

    Transfer the vanilla foam to a piping bag for easy serving, or spoon it directly onto the plated dessert.

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