Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Easy Crème Brûlée, a classic French dessert that features a rich vanilla custard topped with a crispy, caramelized sugar layer. With an incredibly creamy texture and a satisfying crack as you dig in, this dessert is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day. It’s surprisingly simple to make at home with just a few quality ingredients and clear steps. Experience the joy of creating this elegant treat that brings instant smiles with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and half the sugar over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk together egg yolks and remaining sugar until pale and thickened.
- Gradually combine the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl; add vanilla.
- Pour into ramekins placed in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but jiggly in the center.
- Chill for at least two hours before caramelizing the sugar topping.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to melt until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding citrus zest or coffee for unique variations. Store crème brûlée in the fridge without caramelized sugar for up to 3 days; torch before serving.