Creme Brulee Recipe (Simple and Amazing)

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.

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, using 5 egg yolks.

Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk thoroughly.

Add a pinch of salt to the egg yolk mixture to balance the sweetness.

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 2 cups of heavy whipping cream to a slight simmer, ensuring it doesn't boil.

Slowly pour the hot cream over the egg yolks while continuously whisking to prevent cooking the eggs.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk it in.

Boil 7 cups of water in a separate pot or kettle.

Line a 9 by 13 inch deep baking dish with a tea towel to keep ramekins in place.

Place 6, 4-ounce ramekins in the baking dish and carefully add boiling water until halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a spouted measuring cup to catch any cooked egg bits.

Distribute the custard evenly into the ramekins, starting with a little in each before filling them up.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Transfer the baking dish with ramekins into the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Check for doneness by gently shaking the ramekin; it should still jiggle slightly in the center.

Let the ramekins cool in the water bath at room temperature for a few hours.

Once cooled, cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 3-4 days.

Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of each custard before caramelizing.

Use a butane torch to caramelize the sugar, moving the flame in a circular motion to avoid burning.

Let the caramelized sugar sit for a minute to harden before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens