Creme Brulee

Creme brulee sounds fancy. It sounds like something you order to feel important. But really, it is just custard showing off with a crunchy sugar hat. Do not be scared. You can make this dessert. It is easier than pronouncing its name.

What Is Creme Brulee?

It is a French dessert. It has a smooth, creamy custard base. A hard, caramelized sugar top covers the custard. You crack the top with a spoon to reach the cool cream below. The contrast is the best part.

Recipe Essentials:

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 40 minutes
• Chilling time: 4 hours
• Servings: 6

Nutrition Creme Brulee

Here are the calories for creme brulee and other nutrition creme brulee facts for one serving.

• Calories: 415
• Fat: 31g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Protein: 4g

Ingredients

For the Custard

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the Sugar Top

• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar or turbinado sugar

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• Ramekins (6-ounce size)
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking dish (large enough to hold the ramekins)
• Fine-mesh sieve
• Kitchen torch

How To Make Creme Brulee

Follow these steps for a perfect creme brulee recipe.

1. Heat the Cream
Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan. Heat it on the stove over medium heat. Watch it closely. You want it hot, but not boiling. Small bubbles will form at the edge. Turn off the heat.

2. Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and the half-cup of sugar. Whisk them together. Keep whisking until the mixture turns pale yellow. This takes about two minutes.

3. Combine the Mixtures
Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture. Whisk constantly. This step is important. It prevents the eggs from turning into scrambled eggs. You want custard, not breakfast.

4. Add Flavor and Strain
Whisk in the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt. Place your fine-mesh sieve over a large measuring cup. Pour the custard through the sieve. This catches any cooked egg bits. It makes your custard very smooth.

5. Bake in a Water Bath
Arrange your ramekins in a baking dish. Divide the custard evenly among the six ramekins. Place the baking dish in your oven. Then, carefully pour hot water into the baking dish. The water should come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This water bath bakes the custard gently.

Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes. The edges will be set, but the center will still have a slight jiggle.

6 .Chill Completely
Remove the ramekins from the water bath. Let them cool on a wire rack. Then, cover them with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least four hours. Overnight is better. The custard must be very cold.

7. Caramelize the Sugar
Right before serving, sprinkle one tablespoon of sugar over each custard. Tilt the ramekin to spread the sugar evenly. Shake off any extra sugar.

Use your kitchen torch. Hold it a few inches from the sugar. Move the flame in small circles. Melt the sugar until it is bubbly and golden brown. Let it sit for one minute. The sugar will harden into a perfect crust.

FAQs

What does creme brulee taste like? It tastes rich and creamy. The vanilla custard is cool and sweet. The burnt sugar top adds a bitter crunch. The mix of smooth and crunchy is very good.

Is creme brulee gluten free? Yes, this creme brulee recipe is naturally gluten free. The main ingredients are cream, eggs, and sugar. None of these contain gluten. Always check your vanilla extract label to be sure.

Final Crack

There you have it. You made creme brulee. You are officially fancy. Now, take a spoon and give that sugar top a good tap. Enjoy the sound of success.

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Creme Brulee

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 5 hours

A silky, cool custard hides beneath a thin sheet of glassy, burnt sugar. One tap of a spoon cracks the perfect top, revealing the rich, creamy dream below. This is the irresistible contrast of crème brûlée!

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Ingredients

For the Custard

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the Sugar Top

• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar or turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. Heat cream until steaming. Do not boil.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
3. Slowly whisk hot cream into egg mixture.
4. Stir in vanilla and salt. Strain mixture.
5. Pour into ramekins. Place in baking dish.
6. Add hot water to dish. Bake at 325°F for 35-40 minutes (center will jiggle).
7. Cool, then chill for 4+ hours.
8. Sprinkle with sugar. Torch until golden and bubbly.
9. Let sugar harden for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 415Trans Fat: 31gCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4g