Description
Indulge in the elegance of The Best Creme Brulee, a classic French dessert that beautifully combines a luscious vanilla custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This sophisticated treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also delivers a rich and creamy flavor that melts in your mouth. Ideal for any occasion—from intimate dinners to festive gatherings—this dessert will surely impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire. With straightforward techniques and ingredients, you can master this gourmet delight in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for caramelizing)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat cream and vanilla in a saucepan until just below boiling. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until combined. Gradually add the warm cream while whisking constantly.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl.
- Pour custard into ramekins placed in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg