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Crème Brûlée Recipe

This foolproof crème brûlée recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients. Thicken on the stovetop, bake in the oven, chill, then brûlée!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 499 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar divided
  • 6 large egg yolks

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 8 ramekins into a large cake or roasting pan. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, mix the heavy whipping cream and vanilla bean paste together. When the mixture starts to bubble, remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar with the egg yolks. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow in color.
  4. Slowly drizzle in the cream, stirring continuously, until it is fully incorporated into the egg mixture.
  5. Divide the mixture between your ramekins, making sure that they are filled until about ¼-inch from the tops.
  6. Fill the large cake or roasting pan with hot water until the waterline is halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  7. Carefully place it in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crème has set in the center. It should jiggle only slightly when shaken.
  8. Once finished, remove the ramekins from the pan and allow them to cool to room temperature. Then, transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
  9. When ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of sugar over each ramekin and brûlée it with a kitchen torch. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store crème brûlée in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Wait to brûlée the tops until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 247mg (82%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 1507IU (30%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499

% Daily Value*

Calories 499kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 247mg 82%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 1507IU 30%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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