Description
Experience the decadence of classic creme brulee, a dessert that flawlessly combines a rich vanilla custard base with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This elegant treat is simple to prepare and will impress your guests at any gathering. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this restaurant-quality dessert that?s perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325?F (163?C).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream with half of the granulated sugar over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the hot cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
- Stir in the vanilla extract or bean seeds.
- Pour custard into ramekins placed in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 205mg