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Creme Brulee

Classic vanilla custard with a crisp caramelized sugar crust, served with orange compote, a chocolate cone, and a mint garnish.

Total time
60 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
5g
Creme Brulee
indulgentelegantFrenchvegetariangluten-freeeggsmoothcrunchy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F and place ramekins in a baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar until pale, then stir in cream and vanilla.

  3. Step 3

    Strain custard into ramekins and pour hot water halfway up the sides.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 35-40 minutes until set but jiggly; chill for at least 2 hours.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle remaining sugar evenly over custards and caramelize with a torch.

  6. Step 6

    Top each with orange compote, a chocolate cone, mint, and powdered sugar.

Tools you’ll need

  • kitchen torch
  • ramekins
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • fine mesh strainer
  • baking dish

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