Caramel Crème Brulee Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves6

Homemade caramel flavored crème brulee topped with a warm and crunchy layer of caramelized sugar.

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Cream
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined and slightly pale.
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4
Strain the Mixture
Pour the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl to remove any lumps.

5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
6
Prepare Ramekins
Place six ramekins in a large baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.
7
Create a Water Bath
Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This will help cook the custards evenly.
8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool.

9
Prepare the Caramel
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a deep amber color.
10
Cool the Caramel
Remove the saucepan from heat immediately to prevent burning. Let the caramel cool for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
11
Top the Custards
Once the custards are completely cooled, spoon a thin layer of the caramel over the top of each custard.
12
Caramelize the Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar on top of each custard until it forms a crispy, golden crust. Alternatively, place the ramekins under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.