Name: The Most Satisfying Crème Brûlée
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Other

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April 29, 2025

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A timeless French classic that’s as elegant as it is indulgent. This silky-smooth custard is infused with rich vanilla and baked to perfection before being topped with a thin, caramelized sugar crust that shatters beautifully with each spoonful. The contrast of cool, creamy custard and warm, crisp caramel makes every bite irresistible — the perfect finale to any meal.

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The Most Satisfying Crème Brûlée

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Ingredients

Servings

WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Put egg yolks into a large, heatproof bowl. Add the first portion of sugar and whisk until combined. Pour heavy cream into a medium saucepan

Cut vanilla bean in half. Using the tip of a knife, scrape out seeds. Drop vanilla seeds into heavy cream and whisk to combine.

Heat cream slowly until you see bubbles forming around the edge of the saucepan. Remove from heat.

Slowly pour hot cream mixture into egg mixture while whisking. Continue to whisk until well combined.

Pour mixture into six 8-oz ramekins. Put ramekins into a high-sided roasting pan. Pour hot water into roasting pan — enough so half the ramekin is submerged in the hot water.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set.

Remove ramekins from oven and from hot water and let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight.

Sprinkle tops of custards with the second portion of sugar. Run a kitchen torch over the tops to caramelize the sugar, using a circular motion. Crack tops with a spoon and enjoy!

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