How to Make Creme Brulee II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crème Brûlée, with its smooth custard and crisp caramelized sugar topping, is a classic French dessert that is loved by many. This elegant and indulgent dish is surprisingly simple to make, and is sure to impress your guests at any dinner party or special occasion.

This recipe for Crème Brûlée II takes the traditional dessert to the next level, with a few extra ingredients and techniques that elevate the flavor and texture. If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert that is both de...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 to 6 ounce ramekins

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and line the bottom of a large baking pan with a damp kitchen cloth.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. While water is boiling, combine cream, 1/4 cup sugar and salt in saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally 4 to 5 minutes, until steam rises. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and vanilla until smooth. Pour hot cream into yolks, a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all cream is incorporated. Pour mixture into four 6 oz. ramekins.
  • Place ramekins on towel in baking dish, and place dish on oven rack. Pour boiling water into dish to halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover whole pan loosely with foil.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until custard is just set. Chill ramekins in refrigerator 4 to 6 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each custard. Use a kitchen torch or oven broiler to brown top, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    554 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 320mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg