Perfect Crème Brulée

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I have made crème brulée many times and have been perfecting the recipe over time.

Submitted by Bobo
Updated on March 29, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.

  2. Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a stainless steel bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; pour into egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously until combined.

  3. Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in an oven-safe saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler.

  4. Place the entire double boiler into the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets, about 30 minutes.

  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

  6. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

  7. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème.

  8. Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
24g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 84mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.