Crème Brûlée: The Ultimate Caramelized Delight

Difficulty: Intermediate
Silky Smooth Custard with a Crispy, Golden Top
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Crème Brûlée: The Ultimate Caramelized Delight

Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 325  °F
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Elevate your dessert experience with our Crème Brûlée, a quintessentially sophisticated treat that blends creamy indulgence with a perfectly caramelized finish. This classic French dessert features a rich, velvety custard base, delicately flavored with vanilla and topped with a crisp, golden caramelized sugar layer. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast between the silky smooth custard and the satisfying crunch of the brûléed top. Whether enjoyed as a grand finale to a special meal or as a luxurious treat to savor, our Crème Brûlée delivers a taste of elegance and decadence that will enchant your palate and leave you craving more.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. Heat the Cream: In a saucepan, heat the cream and vanilla bean (or vanilla extract) over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. If using a vanilla bean, remove it now.

  3. Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt until pale and thick. Slowly add the warm cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined.

  4. Bake the Custard: Pour the custard mixture into 4-6 ramekins. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  5. Chill the Custard: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  6. Caramelize the Sugar: Just before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it is golden and crisp.

  7. Serve: Let the sugar cool and harden for a minute before serving.

Keywords: Caramelized, Silky, Custard, Vanilla, French