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Creme Brulee

5-Ingredient Creme Brulee Recipe: Irresistibly Creamy & Crackly Perfection

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A classic French dessert with a rich custard base and a caramelized sugar topping.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp superfine sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Heat cream and sugar in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and vanilla in a bowl.
  4. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking.
  5. Strain the mixture into ramekins.
  6. Place ramekins in a water bath and bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Sprinkle superfine sugar on top and caramelize with a torch.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for smoother custard.
  • Do not overbake to avoid curdling.
  • Chill thoroughly before caramelizing.
  • Author: Lynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ramekin
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg