Creme Brulee Recipe – French Special
This simple creme brulee recipe offers a luxurious, creamy texture. It should have a slight jiggle in the center when taken out of the oven. To serve, crack open the crispy sugar topping with a spoon to reveal the luscious dessert beneath.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time55 min
- Perform Time2 hr
- Total Time3 hr 10 min
Creme Brulee Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
How To Make Creme Brulee
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the cream and 3 tablespoons of sugar until combined. Microwave until warm, about 1 to 2 minutes; whisk again to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
Place 2 ramekins in a roasting pan. Pour the cream mixture evenly into the ramekins. Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center when shaken, approximately 50 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the hot water bath and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the top of each dessert. Use a kitchen torch to melt and lightly toast the sugar until it becomes brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. Allow the sugar topping to cool and harden before serving.
