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Crème Brûlée Recipe

A classic French dessert with a creamy custard base and a caramelized sugar top.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 whole vanilla bean split and scraped
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for caramelizing

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and vanilla bean until just boiling. Remove from heat and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup of granulated sugar until well blended.
  4. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
  6. Divide the mixture among 4 ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle ¼ cup of granulated sugar evenly over the tops of the custards. Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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Crème Brûlée
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