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Best Creme Brulee Recipe
This Orange Creme Brulee is one of the easiest, creamiest, and most melt-in-your-mouth delicious desserts you can make. Your friends and family will devour it in no time and ask for seconds.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
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- 2.5 c cream
- 2 large oranges zested
- 5 egg yolks
- 16 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium pot add cream, vanilla extract and orange zest and bring to a low simmer. Remove from the heat and let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300 F.
- In a large bowl whisk together egg yolks and 4 tablespoon of sugar. Slowly add orange infused cream and whisk until no lumps remain.
- Strain custard through a fine mesh strainer.
- Place empty ramekins in a large rectangular baking dish and distribute Creme Brûlée among the ramekins.
- Fill the baking dish with the boiling water halfway up the ramekins and carefully transfer it into the oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until Creme Brûlée is slightly wobbly in the center.
- Remove Creme Brûlée from the oven, let it cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of sugar on top of Creme Brûlée and using a culinary blowtorch melt the sugar to create a brown crust. (See the notes for the alternative to the blowtorch)
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Crispy Crust: If you don't have a culinary blowtorch, here's how you can create this amazing crispy crust.
- Different Extracts: While this recipe uses vanilla extract, you can definitely play around with other flavors. Almond extract or even a hint of orange blossom water can add a twist to the traditional recipe.
- Storage: Orange creme brulee can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, for the best texture and flavor, it is recommended to consume it within 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Sprinkle Creme Brûlée with 1-2 tablespoon of sugar and place under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until sugar melts. Be careful, as the ramekins will be hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36.3g
(12%)
Protein
3.1g
(6%)
Fat
9.3g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4.8g
(24%)
Cholesterol
194mg
(65%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
34.2g
(68%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36.3g | 12% |
| Protein | 3.1g | 6% |
| Fat | 9.3g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 34.2g | 68% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.