Recipe For Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée! Its name alone evokes sophistication and decadence. It’s a French desserts with elegance. This velvety vanilla custard topped with a crisp layer of caramelized sugar is a timeless indulgence. The best part? You can create this culinary masterpiece in just around 30 minutes (plus chilling time)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for caramelizing)
• A pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Infuse the Cream:
   • In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat.
   • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the cream.
   • Heat until small bubbles form around the edges. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
3. Prepare the Custard Base:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and smooth.
   • Gradually pour the warm vanilla-infused cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Strain and Fill:
   • Remove the vanilla pod from the cream.
   • Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup.
   • Divide the custard among ramekins (about 4-6, depending on size).
5. Bake in a Water Bath:
   • Place the ramekins in a baking dish.
   • Fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
   • Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
6. Chill and Caramelize:
   • Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool.
   • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to chill.
   • Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over each custard.
   • Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy top.

Cook’s Note:

• If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can place the ramekins under the broiler for a few seconds to caramelize the sugar.
• For a twist, infuse the cream with other flavors like orange zest or lavender.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximately 1 ramekin):

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 28 g
• Carbohydrates: 14 g
• Sugar: 13 g

Indulge in the magic of Crème Brûlée—a dessert fit for royalty. 🍮🔥🍬