Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsChez TemporelCrème Brulée Recipe

Crème Brulée Recipe

Inspired by Chez Temporel
Time2h
Serves6

Indulge in our classic Crème Brûlée, a velvety custard base infused with rich vanilla, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust that shatters delightfully with each spoonful. This exquisite dessert is a symphony of textures and flavors, providing a sweet finale to your dining experience.

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Ingredients

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Custard Base

Topping

Method

Prepare the Custard

  1. 1

    Heat the Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scraping the seeds into the cream. Add the vanilla pod as well and let it infuse for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

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

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Remove the vanilla pod from the cream and slowly whisk the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, ensuring to blend well.

  4. 4

    Strain the Mixture

    Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove any curdled bits.

Bake the Crème Brûlée

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ramekins

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 6 ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard into the ramekins.

  2. 6

    Create a Water Bath

    Pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins, filling it halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

  3. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and water bath, and let cool to room temperature.

  4. 8

    Chill

    Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Caramelize the Sugar

  1. 9

    Sprinkle Sugar

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over each chilled custard.

  2. 10

    Caramelize

    Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust. If you don’t have a torch, place the ramekins under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Let the crème brûlée sit for a minute to allow the sugar to harden, then serve immediately.

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