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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: 450 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 egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until thick and pale. Slowly whisk in the cream mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture into ramekins. Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from oven and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle ¼ cup sugar evenly over the tops. Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Caramel, Crème Brûlée, Custard
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