Creme Brulee
Silky vanilla custard with a thin, crackling caramelized sugar top. The contrast between the cold, creamy custard and the warm, crispy crust is unbeatable.
15 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
5 hr
Total
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325F. Heat cream with the scraped vanilla bean seeds (or extract) until it just starts to simmer. Don't let it boil.
Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Very slowly pour the hot cream into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Tip: Pour the cream in a thin stream. Too fast and you'll scramble the eggs.
Divide among 4 ramekins placed in a deep baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake 40-45 minutes until the custard is set but still jiggles slightly in the center.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, sprinkle 1 tbsp superfine sugar on each. Torch with a kitchen torch until caramelized and crackling.
Nutrition per Serving
380kcal
Calories
5g
Protein
28g
Carbs
28g
Fat
0g
Fiber
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