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Easy Creme Brûlée

This creme brûlée is a simple but elegant dessert that will impress all of your guests! You just can't beat a creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar and delicious fresh fruit!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 ramekins/servings
Calories: 584 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (1/4 if you prefer less sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot, heat cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling -- small bubbles will appear just along the edge of the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla -- I like to do this in a large glass measuring cup for easy pouring!
  3. When the cream is hot, add it to the egg yolk mixture a little at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Pour into 4, 7-8 ounce ramekins, (wider and shallower is better if you have them).
  5. Place filled ramekins in a large baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water so that it comes 3/4 of the way up the sides of the ramekins. Be careful not to get any water in the custard!
  6. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30-45 minutes. This will depend on how deep the custard is! (Smaller ramekins, deeper custard = longer bake time) The top will appear set but underneath it will still jiggle.
  7. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled. (You can wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days).
  8. Sprinkle each custard with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and torch or broil just until caramelized. Serve immediately or chill to serve later.

Notes

  • Updated on December 14, 2021
  • Originally Posted on December 2. 2019

Nutrition Information

Calories 584kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Cholesterol 358mg (119%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 2009IU (40%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4ramekins/servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 584

% Daily Value*

Calories 584kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 358mg 119%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 2009IU 40%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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