Easy Creme Brulee
Lush and luxurious, this classic recipe for Creme Brulee is the ultimate sweet indulgence. The burnt-sugar topping is a gorgeous contrast to the creamiest custard ever.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream, you can also use Half & Half
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar, plus more for topping
- Boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325˚F.
- Prepare four 6-ounce ramekins (or six 4-ounce ramekins) in a baking dish. Set aside.
- In a saucepan combine the cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Set over Low heat and cook just until hot, but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and let sit 3 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a separate bowl whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light.
- Whisk about a ¼-cup of the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture; then pour the sugar and egg mixture into the cream mixture inside the saucepan. Continue to stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the ramekins.
- Fill the baking dish with the boiling water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until center is just set.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. These are good in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days.
- When ready to serve, top each creme brulee with a teaspoon of sugar.
- Place the ramekins in a broiler and broil until sugar melts and browns on top.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 271mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1383IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
