Decadent Crème Brûlée

Decadent Crème Brûlée

600 mins
medium
4 servings

A rich and creamy custard dessert, topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for special occasions.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan
  • Broiler
  • Ramekins
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 beanVanilla Bean(Extract seeds from bean)
  • 3.00 dlHeavy Cream(Use high-quality cream)
  • 1.00 dlMilk(Whole milk recommended)
  • 0.75 dlGranulated Sugar(For custard)
  • 4.00 piecesEgg Yolks(Room temperature)
  • 2.00 tbspBrown Sugar(For topping)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) with a water bath in the oven.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into a saucepan.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Combine cream, milk, and vanilla seeds in saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Gradually whisk the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Pour custard into ramekins. Place ramekins in a baking pan filled with hot water (water bath).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until set.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

8

Remove from water bath and let cool completely.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

9

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the custard to set.

Estimated time: 240 minutes

10

Preheat broiler. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the crème brûlée.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until sugar is melted and golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.

Estimated time: 2 minutes