Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this perfect Vanilla Creme Brulee recipe. With a crispy caramelized sugar topping contrasting the smooth custard beneath, it’s a classic dessert that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
For the Creme Brulee:
- 1.5 cups heavy cream (360g)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (55g) + more for the crispy coating
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean pod, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 300F (conventional) and boil water for a water bath.
- Heat Cream and Vanilla: Combine heavy cream and vanilla in a saucepan, simmer on low heat.
- Whisk Yolks and Sugar: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Temper Eggs: Slowly add hot cream to egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Strain Custard: Pass custard through a sieve to remove lumps.
- Fill Ramekins: Divide mixture into ramekins.
- Bake: Place ramekins in a water-filled tray, bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Cool: Chill creme brulees in the fridge overnight.
- Caramelize Sugar: Sprinkle sugar on top, torch until caramelized.
- Serve: Enjoy the delicious Vanilla Creme Brulee!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
