French Crème Brûlée
Elegant vanilla custard topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust. This classic French dessert is creamy, rich, and features the satisfying crack of burnt sugar.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping
- Hot water for water bath
Instructions
- 1
Infuse cream
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Heat cream, vanilla bean and seeds, and salt in a saucepan until just beginning to simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- 2
Whisk egg yolks
In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until well blended and slightly thickened.
- 3
Temper eggs
Remove vanilla bean from cream. Gradually add hot cream to egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- 4
Strain mixture
Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any lumps.
- 5
Fill ramekins
Divide custard among six 4-oz ramekins. Place in a baking dish and add hot water halfway up sides of ramekins.
- 6
Bake custards
Bake for 40-45 minutes until custards are set around edges but still jiggly in center.
- 7
Chill
Remove from water bath, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- 8
Caramelize sugar
Before serving, sprinkle thin layer of sugar on each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar until golden brown. Let sit for a minute before serving.
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How long does it take to make French Crème Brûlée?
The listed total time is 65 minutes. Prep time is 25 minutes and cooking time is 40 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this French Crème Brûlée recipe make?
This recipe yields 6 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this French Crème Brûlée recipe?
The listed difficulty level is hard.