Mastering the Art of the Simple Crème Brûlée Dessert
This easy crème brûlée recipe is rich and creamy. It features a velvet-smooth custard base and a signature glass-like caramelized sugar topping that cracks perfectly with a spoon.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
2. Whisk together cream and 3 tablespoons sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes until warm; whisk to dissolve sugar.
3. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into 2 ramekins in a roasting pan. Add hot water to the pan halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
5. Bake for 50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Remove and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
6. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until brown and bubbly. Let cool to harden.
Notes
Do not torch the sugar until immediately before serving to keep the crust crisp.
Ensure the water for the bath is hot before putting the pan in the oven.
Use a paper towel to dab any moisture off the custard before adding the sugar topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 612
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 450mg
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