This is the classic recipe for creme brulee. Serve with fresh berries.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 5 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare some boiling water.
Step 2
Combine cream and 5 teaspoons sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until small bubbles appear around the edges of the pan, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 3
Beat egg yolks and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and light. Pour hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, a little at a time, and beat continuously until well blended. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Divide evenly among four 3-ounce ramekins.
Step 4
Arrange ramekins in a baking pan and place on the middle shelf of the preheated oven. Pour boiling water into the baking pan until halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 5
Bake until custard is just set and jiggles when gently shaken, about 25 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight.
Step 6
Sprinkle remaining sugar evenly over top of the cooled custards. With a kitchen torch, move the flame continuously in a circular motion over the surface of each ramekin, until the sugar melts and becomes golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note:
You can use the broiler instead of a kitchen torch, just keep an eye on the custards as the sugar will burn quickly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 267 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat11g | 56% |
Cholesterol164mg | 55% |
Sodium21mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Total Sugars22g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium40mg | 3% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium44mg | 1% |
*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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