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Creme Brulee
Crème Brûlée is a dessert meant to impress. This recipe is made with just 4 ingredients and it's so surprisingly easy, with no special skills or tools needed. Perfect for those special occasion dinners!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
546 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 5 egg large yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar plus extra for topping
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not boil. Once you see bubbles around the edges, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and silky.
- Slowly pour the warmed cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any lumps or cooked egg bits.
- Divide the custard evenly among four 6-ounce oven-safe ramekins.
- Place the filled ramekins into a deep baking dish. Carefully pour boiling water into the dish, filling it about one-third of the way up the sides of the ramekins. This helps the custard cook gently and evenly.
- Bake the crème brûlées for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are slightly set but the centers still jiggle when gently shaken.
- Remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow the custards to cool to room temperature. Once cool, transfer them to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar over the top of each creme brulee. Using a kitchen torch, melt and caramelize the sugar by moving the flame in a slow, circular motion until you achieve a golden, glass-like crust.
- Allow the caramelized tops to cool for a minute or two to harden before cracking into them. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
377mg
(126%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
140mg
(3%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
2074IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 377mg | 126% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 2074IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.