Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDa Legna at NoloCrème Brulee Recipe

Crème Brulee Recipe

Inspired by Da Legna at Nolo
Time3h
Serves6

White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Marshmallow, Graham Crackers

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Ingredients

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Crème Brûlée Base

Graham Cracker Crust

Marshmallow Topping

Caramelized Sugar Topping

Method

Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust

  1. 1

    Mix the Crust

    In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  2. 2

    Press the Crust

    Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of individual ramekins or a baking dish to form an even layer. Set aside.

Make the Crème Brûlée Base

  1. 3

    Heat the Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped) over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Whisk the Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until pale and creamy.

  3. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

  4. 6

    Add the Chocolates

    Stir in the chopped white and dark chocolate until melted and smooth.

  5. 7

    Pour into Ramekins

    Pour the chocolate custard mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust in the ramekins, filling each to about ¾ full.

Bake the Crème Brûlée

  1. 8

    Prepare for Baking

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the filled ramekins in a baking dish and add hot water to the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  3. 10

    Cool and Chill

    Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Marshmallow Topping

  1. 11

    Top with Marshmallows

    When ready to serve, take the chilled crème brûlée out of the refrigerator and top each with ½ cup of marshmallows.

  2. 12

    Toast the Marshmallows

    Using a kitchen torch, toast the marshmallows until golden brown. Alternatively, you can place them under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

Caramelize the Sugar Topping

  1. 13

    Prepare the Sugar

    Sprinkle the caramelized sugar evenly over the toasted marshmallows.

  2. 14

    Caramelize

    Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard crust. Let it cool for a minute before serving.

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