Classic Crème Brûlée
A creamy French custard topped with a thin layer of caramelized sugar that cracks when tapped with a spoon.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 570
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Step 2
Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
Step 3
In a bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
Step 4
Slowly pour warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking.
Step 5
Add vanilla and mix.
Step 6
Pour the custard into ramekins.
Step 7
Place ramekins in a baking dish.
Step 8
Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides.
Step 9
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the custard is set.
Step 10
Cool completely and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 11
Sprinkle sugar evenly on top.
Step 12
Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until golden.
Step 13
Let the sugar harden for a minute before serving.
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