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Vanilla Bean Cr?me Br?l?e

A classic French dessert featuring a rich and creamy custard base topped with a crisp caramelized sugar layer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Topping
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar for caramelizing

Method
 

Prepare the Custard
  1. Preheat the oven to 325?F (160?C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla bean paste. Heat over medium until just simmering.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
  4. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
Bake the Custards
  1. Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill each with the custard mixture.
  2. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Caramelize the Sugar
  1. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over each custard.
  2. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust.
  3. Let the cr?me br?l?e sit for a few minutes to allow the sugar to harden before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh vanilla beans for a more intense flavor.

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