Perfect Crème Brulée

This crème brulée recipe is ultra-rich and smooth with a classic crunchy browned sugar topping by broiling it in the oven.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.

Step 3

Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a stainless steel bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; pour into egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously until combined.

Step 4

Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in an oven-safe saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler.

Step 5

Place the entire double boiler into the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets, about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 7

Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème.

Step 8

Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.