Description
Easy Crème Brûlée is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers, featuring a rich and creamy vanilla custard topped with a satisfying layer of caramelized sugar. This elegant treat is perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to special celebrations. With its silky texture and delightful crack when you break through the sugar shell, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla bean seeds or pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and arrange ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and half the sugar over medium heat until bubbles form around the edges.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale yellow.
- Remove cream from heat; add vanilla. Gradually whisk hot cream into egg mixture until combined.
- Strain through a fine sieve into another bowl to ensure smoothness.
- Pour custard into ramekins; place in the baking dish, adding hot water halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg