Description
Crème brûlée is a classic dessert that transforms any occasion into a gourmet experience. This easy crème brûlée recipe features a luscious custard base topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, offering an irresistible combination of smooth creaminess and satisfying crunch. Packed with rich vanilla flavor, this dish is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Just a few ingredients and straightforward steps will have you mastering this elegant treat in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and half the sugar over medium heat until steaming.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar until pale and thickened.
- Gradually mix warm cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously; add salt and vanilla.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins placed in a baking dish filled halfway with hot water.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg