Vanilla Creme Brulee + Video
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5.0
120 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Vanilla Creme Brulee + Video
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Vanilla creme brulee is a simple yet indulgent French custard with a crisp sugar topping. Make this recipe for a classic holiday dessert!
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Ingredients
- 10 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups whipping cream (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for caramelizing tops of custard
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Instructions
- Set oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, use electric mixer or whisk to combine the egg yolks and sugar, mixing until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is pale yellow in color.
- Add the whipping cream and vanilla extract, and beat on low speed until well blended, about 30 seconds.
- Pour custard evenly throughout 8 ramekins or custard cups, leaving 1/2 inch space below the rim. (See Note 1)Optionally, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer directly into the ramekins or custard cups, to remove any foam, bubbles, or cooked egg.
- Place the filled ramekins into a large roasting pan with sides (13x9") and carefully pour hot water around ramekins so that the water comes 3/4 way up the sides of ramekins.
- Bake until set, about 50 minutes. Carefully remove pan from oven and leave ramekins in the water bath until cooled.
- Remove ramekins from water bath, use paper toweling to dry off the sides. Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, and up to two days. (See Note 2)
- Prior to serving, remove from refrigerator and sprinkle about 1-2 teaspoons of sugar over top of each vanilla custard. Using a small, hand-held butane torch, melt and caramelize the sugar. If you don't have a torch, place ramekins under broiler, 2 to 3 inches from the heat source. Turn on broiler and cook until sugar melts and browns or even blackens a bit, about 5 minutes. Optionally - Re-chill the creme brulee for 5 minutes to harden the sugar before serving.
Notes
- The size ramekins I use are 3 1/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" deep and hold roughly 1/2 cup.
- The vanilla creme brulee sugar topping will begin to soften after about 2 hours. If not serving right away, do not make the caramelized sugar topping. Instead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Just before serving, add sugar and torch/broil the sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
346mg
(115%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1420IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 346mg | 115% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1420IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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