Crème brûlée is a smooth and creamy chilled custard topped with a layer of hardened caramelized brown sugar for a decadent dessert that's sure to impress!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
561 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Step 2
Whisk egg yolks, 4 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick and creamy; set aside.
Step 3
Turn the oven to broil.
Step 4
Allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate until custard is set again, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Pour cream into a saucepan and stir over low heat until it almost comes to a boil.
Step 6
Whisk cream into egg yolk mixture; beat until combined.
Step 7
Pour mixture into the top pan of a double boiler. Stir over simmering water until mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
Step 8
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over custard.
Step 9
Place dish under the broiler until sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Watch carefully so as not to burn.
Step 10
Pour into a shallow heat-proof dish or individual ramekins.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set but still slightly jiggly, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight.
