Jul 09 2026
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Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée Recipe

Inspired by Restaurant e18hteen
Time2h
Serves6

Biscotti + Fresh Berries

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Ingredients

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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Biscotti

Fresh Berries

Method

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and split vanilla bean over medium heat until it's just about to boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pale.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously until well combined.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove the vanilla bean and any coagulated egg bits.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Divide the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  6. 6

    Cool and Chill

    Remove from the oven, let cool, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  7. 7

    Caramelize

    Sprinkle a thin layer of turbinado sugar on top of each chilled custard and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.

Biscotti

  1. 8

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 9

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the dry mixture along with the vanilla extract. Stir until combined.

  3. 10

    Add Almonds

    Fold in the almonds until evenly distributed.

  4. 11

    Shape and Bake

    Shape the dough into a log on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

  5. 12

    Slice and Second Bake

    Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice the log into 1/2 inch thick slices. Bake again for 10-15 minutes until crisp.

Fresh Berries

  1. 13

    Prepare Berries

    Rinse the fresh berries under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

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