Description
An indulgent dessert featuring a creamy custard topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Stir in vanilla bean seeds or extract and steep.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Add a pinch of salt.
- Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Pour the custard into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Add hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until set with a gentle jiggle in the center. Cool then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle an even layer of sugar on top of each custard and use a torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and bubbly.
Notes
For a deeper caramel flavor, substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar. If desired, use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: crème brûlée, dessert, French dessert, caramel, vanilla