Description
Indulge in the elegance of classic French cuisine with this easy French Crème Brûlée recipe, prepared in just 5 simple steps. This luxurious dessert features a creamy vanilla custard base topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Ideal for any occasion—from intimate dinners to festive gatherings—this gluten-free treat will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice chefs can create a gourmet masterpiece that’s sure to be a highlight of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (35% fat)
- 5 egg yolks
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla pod)
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons caster sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a water bath by heating water in a pot.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, white sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it’s almost boiling, then gradually whisk it into the egg mixture.
- Divide the mixture among ramekins, place them in a baking pan filled with hot water until about 1¾ inches deep, and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still jiggly.
- Cool completely before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with caster sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 220mg