A great take on classic creme brulee, with just the right amount of chocolate.
Ingredients
Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar, divided
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 egg yolks
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine heavy cream, vanilla bean, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until surface of cream begins to shimmer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and take out vanilla bean.
Step 3
Whisk egg yolks, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar, and cocoa together in a large bowl until well-blended. Pour hot cream over egg mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all cream is incorporated and custard is smooth. Strain custard into a large glass measuring cup.
Step 4
Arrange eight 6-ounce ramekins in a roasting pan. Pour custard into ramekins. Pour enough warm water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until custard is firm around the edges, but still wobbly in the center, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Step 6
Cover ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours.
Step 7
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 8
Remove ramekins from refrigerator and blot any liquid on the surface with a paper towel. Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet. Top each custard with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, spreading evenly to the edges.
Step 9
Broil in the preheated oven until sugar is melted and crisp, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Cool briefly, about 5 minutes, before serving.
Cook’s Notes:
You can use a salamander or blowtorch instead of a broiler to caramelize the brown sugar in step 9.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 619 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat49g | 63% |
Saturated Fat29g | 147% |
Cholesterol368mg | 123% |
Sodium131mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars37g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 4% |
Calcium117mg | 9% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium208mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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