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Chocolate Crème Brûlée
This decadent Chocolate Crème Brûlée is perfect for date night!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 5 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
- fresh fruit for topping optional
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 300°F. Set a kitchen towel in a large roasting pan, then arrange 6 ramekins, each 4-5 ounces, on the towel.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, letting it sit to soften before stirring until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually whisk in the warm cream mixture to combine thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps, then divide evenly among the ramekins.
- Set the pan on the oven rack and carefully pour hot water into the pan to come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers slightly jiggle.
- Remove the ramekins to a wire rack to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, evenly sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar over each custard and use a torch to caramelize the sugar until golden. Top with fresh fruit if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
253mg
(84%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
1397IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1397IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.