Irish Cream Crème Brûlée Recipe
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Ingredients
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Custard Base
Topping
Method
Preparing the Custard Base
- 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
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
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
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
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 6
Prepare Ramekins
Place six ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly into each ramekin, filling them about three-quarters full.
- 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.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain jiggly.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 12
Let Cool
Allow the caramelized sugar to cool for a few minutes before serving, as it will harden into a crisp shell.





