5 from 15 votes
Instant Pot Crème Brûlée
Instant Pot Crème Brûlée is a custard dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, cooked gently in ramekins under pressure. The custard sets smooth and creamy after chilling, topped with a crisp caramelized sugar layer achieved by broiling or torching before serving. This method provides a reliable way to make classic crème brûlée even without a water bath in the oven.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolk
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar divided
- Pinch salt
- 2 cups heavy cream double cream, 480ml
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs yolks, 4 tbsp of sugar and pinch of salt. Add cream and vanilla and whisk until well blended.
- Divide the mixture evenly between six, 6oz custard cups/ramekins. Cover each with foil.
- Add 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot insert and put the trivet inside the inner pot. Place the ramekins on top of the trivet, stacking them in two layers.
- Close the lid and turn the valve to the sealed position. Select manual or pressure cook, high pressure and set the timer for 9 mins.
- When done, select cancel and allow for a 10 mins natural pressure release. Turn the valve to venting and release any remaining pressure.
- Use tongs to carefully remove ramekins and then set on a rack to cool. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for minimum 2 hrs or up to 2 days.
- When ready to serve, top each ramekin with 1 teaspoon remaining sugar and then either use a kitchen torch to caramelise the sugar or broil for 2-3 minutes in your oven.
- Let stand for a few mins before serving.
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Notes
- Keep water from spilling into the ramekins while cooking to ensure smooth custard texture.
- Chilling the custard completely before caramelizing helps create a crisp, even sugar crust.
- Flavor the custard with vanilla or experiment with extracts like cinnamon, coconut, chocolate, or coffee for variation.
- You can make this dessert up to two days in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to caramelize and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
303mg
(101%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1425IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 303mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.