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Perfect Crème Brulée

Perfect Crème Brulée

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  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Egg

    • 🥚 3 large egg yolks

  • Sugar

    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • Vanilla

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Dairy

    • 1 cup heavy cream

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and place the oven rack at the lowest position.

2

Whisk egg yolks, ¼ cup white sugar, and vanilla together in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Gradually add hot cream whisking continuously to combine.

3

Set the bowl over a double boiler and cook gently, stirring until the mixture thickens.

4

Transfer the mixture into ramekins or a baking dish and bake in the oven until set but slightly jiggly, about 20–30 minutes.

5

Chill the baked crème brûlée in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

6

Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over chilled crème brûlée.

7

Broil the sugar topping until caramelized, 2–3 minutes. Chill again until the topping hardens, about 15 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

320

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 Prevent curdling by whisking gradually when incorporating hot cream into the egg yolk mixture.Use a culinary torch for more precise sugar caramelization instead of a broiler.Serve immediately after chilling the caramelized topping for the best texture.