Jul 14 2026
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Dulce De Leche Crème Brulee Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

with fresh wild berries served warm with Tahitian vanilla gelato

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Ingredients

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Crème Brûlée Base

Method

Crème Brûlée Preparation

  1. 1

    Step 1: Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. 2

    Step 2: Prepare the Cream Mixture

    In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Heat over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, then remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Combine Mixtures

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

  5. 5

    Step 5: Strain the Mixture

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove any lumps.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Pour into Ramekins

    Divide the mixture evenly among four ramekins. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Bake

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

  8. 8

    Step 8: Cool

    Remove from the oven and let the ramekins cool in the water bath for about 10 minutes. Then remove them from the water and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.

Serving Preparation

  1. 9

    Step 9: Prepare the Topping

    Once the crème brûlées are chilled, sprinkle about 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar on top of each one.

  2. 10

    Step 10: Caramelize the Sugar

    Using a kitchen torch, carefully melt the sugar until it is golden brown and bubbling. If you don’t have a torch, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

  3. 11

    Step 11: Serve

    Allow the caramelized sugar to harden for a minute, then top each crème brûlée with fresh wild berries and a scoop of Tahitian vanilla gelato.

  4. 12

    Step 12: Enjoy

    Serve warm and enjoy your delightful Dulce de Leche Crème Brûlée!

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