Vanilla Crème Brûlée

This delicious crème brûlée is made with eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla paste for a more intense vanilla flavor. The caramelized sugar topping turns it into a sensational dessert!

2 ramikens with Creme Brulee
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • ¼ cup superfine sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar

Directions

  1. Place egg yolks in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until eggs are thick and light yellow, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla bean paste.

  2. Pour cream into the top of a double boiler over simmering water and simmer until just hot to the touch, about 3 minutes. Pour 1/2 of the warmed cream into the egg mixture, a little at a time, whisking constantly so eggs do not curdle.

  3. Pour egg yolk-cream mixture into the remaining cream in the double boiler.

  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let mixture boil.

  5. Pour custard into 4 small ramekins and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, up to 24 hours.

  6. Sprinkle each crème brûlée with some of the remaining tablespoon of superfine sugar.

  7. Use a blowtorch to melt the sugar on top of the crème brûlée. It will crystallize as it hardens. Alternatively you can use the oven broiler, but be careful to not burn the sugar.

  8. Lightly tap the crystallized sugar with the back of a spoon to break it before eating.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
26g Fat
18g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 253mg 84%
Sodium 72mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 115mg 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.