Easy Creme Brulee
A classic French dessert featuring a rich custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 5 large Egg Yolks
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- to taste Granulated Sugar for Topping
- as needed Fresh Raspberries for Garnish
- as needed Fresh Mint for Garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and place ramekins in a baking dish.
- Step 2: Heat the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Step 3: Whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and smooth.
- Step 4: Slowly add the hot cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly.
- Step 5: Pour the custard mixture into the prepared ramekins.
- Step 6: Create a water bath by placing the baking dish in the oven and adding hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Step 7: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Step 8: Cool the ramekins at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Step 9: Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Step 10: Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving.
Equipment
- Ramekins
- Baking Dish
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Kitchen Torch
Notes
Chill the custards overnight for the best flavor. Use fresh vanilla beans for a more intense flavor.