Description
This classic Crème Brûlée is an indulgent custardy French dessert NYT fans will love. It has a smooth vanilla custard base topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar (plus extra for caramelizing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and smooth. Slowly pour in warm cream while whisking.
- Strain mixture through a sieve and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide into ramekins and place in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until just set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: custardy French dessert, Crème Brûlée, French desserts, caramelized custard, easy French dessert