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Sweet & Creamy Crème Brûlée

Sweet & Creamy Crème Brûlée

This classic French dessert features a rich, creamy custard base topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. Perfectly sweet and velvety smooth, it's a true indulgence.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoons vanilla extract pure
  • 5 large eggs egg yolks
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar plus extra for caramelizing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
  • Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into ramekins.
  • Place ramekins in a baking dish, fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Remove ramekins from the water bath and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden brown.

Notes

Serve immediately after caramelizing the sugar for the best texture contrast. Refrigerate any leftovers up to 2 days.