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Creme Brulee

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 oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat the cream and vanilla bean until just boiling. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until pale and thick. Slowly add the cream mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Pour the mixture into ramekins. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and add hot water to the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining sugar evenly over the top of each custard. Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Crème Brûlée
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