Jul 14 2026
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Strawberry Shortcake Creme Brûlée Recipe

Inspired by The Wine Kitchen
Time3h
Serves6

buttermilk creme brûlée, roasted strawberry preserves, sweet biscuit, whipped buttermilk

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Ingredients

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For the Buttermilk Crème Brûlée

For the Roasted Strawberry Preserves

For the Sweet Biscuit

For the Whipped Buttermilk

Method

For the Buttermilk Crème Brûlée

  1. 1

    Prepare the Custard

    In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, buttermilk, and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.

  2. 2

    Whisk in Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.

  3. 3

    Bake the Custard

    Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into 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. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  4. 4

    Chill the Custard

    Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the Roasted Strawberry Preserves

  1. 5

    Prepare Strawberries

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Hull and slice the fresh strawberries.

  2. 6

    Roast Strawberries

    In a bowl, toss the strawberries with 1/2 cup of sugar and lemon juice. Spread the strawberries on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and syrupy.

  3. 7

    Cool Preserves

    Let the roasted strawberries cool to room temperature, then mash them slightly with a fork to create a chunky preserve.

For the Sweet Biscuit

  1. 8

    Prepare Biscuit Dough

    In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 9

    Add Buttermilk

    Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix.

  3. 10

    Shape and Bake Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into squares or rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.

For the Whipped Buttermilk

  1. 11

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat until soft peaks form.

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