How to Make Perfect Crème Brulée - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert that never fails to impress. The luxurious, creamy custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust is a culinary masterpiece that delights the senses. Whether you're serving it after a family dinner or as the grand finale to a special occasion meal, this dessert is sure to be a hit with all who have the pleasure of indulging in it.

Many people are intimidated by the thought of making Crème Brûlée at home, but it's actually quite simple...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.
  • Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a stainless steel bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; pour into egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously until combined.
  • Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in an oven-safe saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler.
  • Place the entire double boiler into the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets, about 30 minutes.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème.
  • Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 84mg