Jul 14 2026
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Irish Cream Crème Brûlée Recipe

Inspired by The Lexington
Time2h
Serves6

Make Irish Cream Crème Brûlée Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Custard Base

Topping

Method

Preparing the Custard Base

  1. 1

    Heat the Cream and Irish Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and Irish cream liqueur. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously to temper the yolks and prevent them from scrambling.

  4. 4

    Strain the Mixture

    Pour the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits. This will ensure a smooth custard.

Baking the Crème Brûlée

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 6

    Prepare Ramekins

    Place six ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into each ramekin, filling them about three-quarters full.

  3. 7

    Create a Water Bath

    Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This water bath will help the custard cook evenly.

  4. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain jiggly.

  5. 9

    Cool and Refrigerate

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

Caramelizing the Sugar

  1. 10

    Prepare for Caramelizing

    Once the custards are chilled, remove them from the refrigerator. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.

  2. 11

    Caramelize the Sugar

    Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it is melted and turns golden brown. If you do not have a kitchen torch, place the ramekins under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

  3. 12

    Let Cool

    Allow the caramelized sugar to cool for a few minutes before serving, as it will harden into a crisp shell.

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