Crème Brûlée Recipe
Indulge in our classic Crème Brûlée, a luxurious custard dessert crowned with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Each spoonful reveals a velvety smooth vanilla bean custard that melts in your mouth, contrasting beautifully with the satisfying crack of the sugary top. A timeless favorite that promises to delight your senses with every bite.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Cream Mixture
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and pale.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- 4
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 6
Cool Down
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 7
Caramelize Sugar
Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar over the top of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a minute to form a hard crust.
