Crème Brûlèe
Crème brûlèe strikes the ideal balance between lightness and indulgence. Learn how to make this silky, melt-in-your-mouth custard dessert with this simple recipe. A true showstopper for the dessert table.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 600 ml Double Cream
- 6 Egg (yolks)
- 75 g Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 tbsp Caster Sugar
- 1 pinch Salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2.
- 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the cream until it just starts to simmer.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until well combined.
- 5
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large jug, then use the jug to pour the mixture evenly into the ramekins.
- 6
Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the centre.
- 8
Remove the ramekins from the baking dish and allow them to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
- 9
Just before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of caster sugar over the top of each custard, making sure it's spread evenly. Place the ramekins under the grill on a high heat for 2-3 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized, or use a kitchen torch to brulee the sugar until it turns a rich brown colour.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious creme brulee!