Easy Creme Brulee French Dessert Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vanilla beans

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla extract is more affordable and readily available.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar can add a richer flavor.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.

Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick.

Remove the cream from heat and gradually pour it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a jug to remove any lumps.

Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish.

Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

Remove from the water bath and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top of each custard.

Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until melted and golden brown.

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