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Almond Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

This Almond Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée is comforting and easy to make. Crunchy caramel sits on top of a sweet and creamy custard!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 ’’ piece vanilla bean split lengthwise
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ⅓ c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. pure almond extract
  • 6 T. sugar for topping

Instructions

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  1. Pour the cream into a medium saucepan and scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the cream. Then add the vanilla pod, too. Place over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges of the pan and immediately remove from the heat. Let custard mixture cool to room temperature, then remove the vanilla pod.
  2. Preheat oven to 275°.
  3. In a medium bowl, briskly whisk the egg yolks until pale in color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the 1/3 cup sugar until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Gently whisk in the cream, taking care to not overbeat. You don’t want to see bubbles form. Stir in the almond extract.
  4. Place 6 crème brûlée dishes in a baking pan. Divide the custard mixture evenly between the 6 dishes, allowing at least ¼’’ of head space for the sugar topping. Pour warm water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center of each custard still jiggles just slightly. Remove from the oven and lift the dishes from the hot water. Let cool briefly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  5. When ready to serve, place the dishes on a baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each custard. With a hand-held torch, caramelize the sugar until it is browned evenly. Serve simply, unadorned. Or with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and fresh raspberries (my preference!).

Notes

  • Adapted from the recipe "Classic Vanilla Bean Créme Brûlée" from the cookbook Créme Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 307mg (102%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 307mg 102%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.