Description
Treat yourself to The Best Creme Brulee, a luxurious dessert that captures the essence of French indulgence. This classic treat features a rich, velvety vanilla custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or celebrating a special occasion, this elegant dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can easily create this delightful dessert at home. Perfect for romantic evenings or as a special treat after a long day, The Best Creme Brulee is an unforgettable culinary experience that balances creamy textures with a delightful crunch.
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 oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream and vanilla until just below boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add warm cream while whisking to combine.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl.
- Pour into ramekins placed in a baking dish; add hot water to the dish halfway up the sides of ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top 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 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg