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Classic Crème Brûlée

How to make classic Crème Brûlée with simple step by step instructions for a silky vanilla custard topped with a crackly caramelized sugar topping, with a kitchen torch, or under the broiler. Everyone should know how to make this epic dessert!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
chilling
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping
  • 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325F Set 4-6 oven proof ramekins in a square baking pan, or other pan that will fit them.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until smooth and lighter in color.
  3. Slowly whisk in the cream, salt, and vanilla.
  4. Fill the ramekins 7/8 of the way full. Note: I like to use a bowl with a spout to make filling easier.
  5. Add very hot water to the pan to come half way up the ramekins.
  6. Bake on the center rack for 40-45 minutes. The custard will still be wobbly, but it will firm up as it cools. Keep the custards in the pan with the water for an additional 15 minutes on the counter, then remove them to cool. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Sprinkle a scant teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the surface of each chilled ramekin. Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar. Do a test first to get used to how your torch works. Keep the flame moving in a circular motion until the whole surface has melted and turned golden. A little blackening is ok.
  8. Let the custards sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 239mg (80%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 1339IU (27%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 239mg 80%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 1339IU 27%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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