Oatmeal Brûlée
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3.5
Oatmeal Brûlée
Description
Oatmeal Brûlée starts by simmering rolled oats in milk until they thicken to a creamy consistency. Cinnamon and vanilla are stirred in to add warm, aromatic notes typical of classic oatmeal but with a richer twist. The cooked oatmeal is spooned into serving bowls, smoothed flat on top, then sprinkled evenly with granulated sugar.
The sugar topping is caramelized using a kitchen torch, which creates a crisp, browned crust that cracks when spooned through, similar to a traditional crème brûlée. The contrast between the sweet, crunchy sugar and the soft, creamy oats highlights texture and flavor differences within one dish.
This recipe can be served hot, optionally garnished with cream or half and half for extra richness. If a torch is unavailable, caramelizing under a broiler may work but requires caution and suitable oven-safe bowls. The technique adds interest to a classic breakfast staple, making for a special meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk any type, including almond, coconut or soy, I used full fat dairy milk, whole
- 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp granulated sugar regular granulated white sugar caramelizes best
- cream optional, or half and half; for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until little bubbles form around the edges and add the oats. Cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the oatmeal is thickened.
- Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla and spoon into two serving bowls.
- Smooth out the top of each bowl with the back of a spoon for form a flat surface for the sugar.
- Evenly sprinkle 2 teaspoons of sugar over each bowl
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, moving the flame in circles as the sugar turns color. Keep heating until the entire surface is browned and you start to see small black spots.
- Serve hot with a dash of cream.
Notes
- If a kitchen torch is not available, the brûlée topping can be caramelized under a broiler, but ensure your bowls are broiler-safe and watch closely to prevent burning.
- Granulated white sugar is recommended for the topping as it caramelizes best for the brûlée crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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