Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Vanilla Crème Brûlée is a decadent, rich and creamy custard with a perfectly crisp shell of caramelized sugar on top. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 403kcal
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside.3 egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Heat the heavy cream, salt and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat, gently stirring frequently. If you are using a gas stove, be sure the flame does not come up the sides of the pot or the milk may get scorched.1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once the heavy cream starts to simmer, with just small bubbles around the edges, remove it from the heat.
- Temper the egg mixture by adding just a few drops of the hot cream (about a teaspoon to start) while whisking. Continue to gradually add the cream, slowly increasing each addition until all of the cream is incorporated into the eggs.
- Strain the custard through a fine sieve to remove any small bits of cooked egg.
- Divide the custard between the 4 ramekins or baking dishes.
- Place the ramekins in a large baking dish filled with water so that the water comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the custard is set.
- Cool, then cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- When you are ready to serve, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over top of the custard. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until just golden brown. Allow to cool some. Serve warm.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Be careful not to scorch the cream while heating it. The cream should only come to a simmer, not a full boil.
- You can also caramelize the sugar by placing the ramekins under the broiler in your oven for a minute or two, watching closely until golden.
- Store leftover crème brûlée in the refrigerator for up to 2-4 days. It is best to not add the sugar topping until immediately before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 83mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1507IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg