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Two white ramekins with freshly made creme brulee.

Creme Brulee

Made with a creamy vanilla custard base and topped with caramelized sugar, this creme brulee is a classic French dessert that you can easily make at home.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 561kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Saucepan
  • 4 Ramekins
  • Whisk
  • Deep baking dish
  • Kitchen torch

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 60 g white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 500 ml heavy cream
  • White granulated sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare 4 standard-size ramekins and a deep baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, 60g of sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Slowly pour the hot cream into the bowl with the egg yolk mixture while stirring continuously. Make sure that the sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins and place them inside the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour boiling water into the baking dish so that it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set but still jiggly in the center.
  • Remove from the oven and the water bath. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle about 1-2 teaspoon of sugar evenly on top of each crème brûlée. Use a blow torch to caramelize the sugar (you can also do it under the broiler). Serve immediately.

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Notes

Crème brûlée can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. However, it's best to caramelize the sugar topping just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
While it's possible to freeze crème brûlée, it's not recommended as the custard may become grainy and the texture may change upon thawing. If you must freeze it, do so without caramelizing the sugar topping.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creme Brulee
Serving Size
 
1 portion
Amount per Serving
Calories
561
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
51
g
78
%
Saturated Fat
 
31
g
194
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
385
mg
128
%
Sodium
 
336
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
146
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
2173
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
112
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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