Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Easy Crème Brûlée, a classic French dessert that combines a silky custard base with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This recipe demystifies the process, making it accessible for home chefs of all skill levels. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress your guests or treat yourself to a well-deserved sweet escape. The satisfying crack of the crispy top reveals a rich, creamy layer below—it’s pure bliss in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and vanilla until steaming (do not boil).
- Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar in a bowl until pale and thickened.
- Gradually pour warm cream into the yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into ramekins.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up their sides and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Chill for at least two hours before serving. Top with brown sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg