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Best Easy Crème Brûlée Recipe

Name: Best Easy Crème Brûlée Recipe
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 120 g
Ingredients: heavy cream 2 cups; egg yolks 5 pieces; granulated sugar 0.5 cup; vanilla bean 1 piece; salt 0.12 tsp; granulated sugar 4 tbsp

Silky crème brûlée with a crackling caramelized sugar top is an elegant, French-inspired family dessert. This iconic custard delivers a satisfying contrast of textures in every spoonful.

Cook 90 min Difficulty NORMAL 350 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

heavy cream 2 cups
egg yolks 5 pieces
granulated sugar 0.5 cup
vanilla bean 1 piece

Seasonings/Sauce

salt 0.12 tsp
granulated sugar 4 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 28 g 32%

Protein 5 g 6%

Fat 25 g 62%

Serving size 120g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and arrange 4 ramekins in a deep baking dish.
2

Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the cream. Heat gently over medium heat until just steaming, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
3

In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, 0.5 cup sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened—avoid whipping air into the mixture.
4

Gradually pour the warm cream (with vanilla) into the yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper without scrambling.
5

Strain the custard through a fine sieve and divide evenly among ramekins. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of ramekins.
6

Bake for 35–40 minutes, checking that the centers jiggle slightly when shaken. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 3 hours.
7

Before serving, sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar over each chilled custard. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar with constant motion for even browning until crisp and amber.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this crème brûlée recipe?

The heavy cream is the fundamental ingredient in this crème brûlée, giving the custard its signature silky texture. Together with egg yolks and vanilla bean, these create the classic flavor and rich mouthfeel that define this French dessert.

Q. How do I avoid curdling the eggs when making the custard?

To prevent curdling, gently heat the cream and cool it slightly before mixing. Gradually pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture while constantly whisking to temper the eggs and ensure a smooth, creamy result.

Q. What's the trick for achieving the perfect caramelized sugar top?

For a crisp, evenly caramelized sugar top, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over each chilled custard. Use a kitchen torch, moving in slow circles, to avoid burning and to create a thin, uniform crackling crust.

Q. How many calories and what is the fat content per serving?

Each serving contains approximately 350 kcal, with 25 grams of fat, accounting for 62% of the total calories. This gives crème brûlée its rich, velvety texture and satisfying flavor.

Best Easy Crème Brûlée Recipe

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