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Best Crme Brle Recipe

This Crème Brûlée is a showstopper! Silky custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust—impress your guests with this classic French dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard:
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean slit in half and seeds scraped out
  • ¾ cup sugar for custard and caramelizing
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance sweetness
  • 7 large egg yolks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ramekins
  • Baking dish
  • Culinary torch
  • Strainer

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Step 2: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, scraped vanilla bean seeds, and the vanilla pod. Heat until it simmers, then remove and steep for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and thickened.
  4. Step 4: Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg mixture, whisking continuously, then strain into another bowl.
  5. Step 5: Place ramekins in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture in, filling them three-quarters full.
  6. Step 6: Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the ramekins.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but jiggles slightly in the center.
  8. Step 8: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then sprinkle turbinado sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler.
  9. Step 9: Let sit for a few minutes before serving to harden the sugar topping.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream.
  • Infuse the cream with espresso or citrus zest for a flavor twist.
  • Make mini versions in smaller ramekins for a fun treat!