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Caster Sugar Crème Brûlée

A classic French dessert featuring a velvety custard base topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust, perfect for impressing guests.

  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 6 Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Caster Sugar + extra for topping
  • 1 Vanilla Bean

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream and infuse it with the vanilla bean.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with caster sugar until light and creamy.
  4. Gradually incorporate the warm cream into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
  5. Strain the mixture into ramekins placed in a water bath.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until the edges are set, and the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of caster sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a culinary torch or broiler.
  9. Let the sugar cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy the crack.

Notes

Crème brûlée can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after baking.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 377
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 240mg

Keywords: crème brûlée, French dessert, caramelized sugar, custard, vanilla