CLASSIC VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE: Unlock Impressive Flavor!
A classic French dessert featuring a silky vanilla custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 3–4 ramekins in a deep baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let sit 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened (do not whip too much).
- Slowly pour warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking gently to temper the eggs. Strain mixture for extra smooth texture.
- Divide custard evenly among ramekins. Pour hot water into baking dish halfway up the sides (water bath).
- Bake 30–40 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from water bath and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Before serving, sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons sugar evenly over each custard. Torch until caramelized and deep golden. Let sit 1–2 minutes to harden. Tap to crack and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t boil the cream — overheating can scramble the eggs.
- Water bath ensures silky, crack-free custard.
- Chill fully before torching for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 6 g
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