Best 5 Easy Faux Creme Brulee Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Faux Crème Brûlée: A Culinary Symphony of Simplicity and Delight**

Indulge in a delectable symphony of flavors and textures with our Faux Crème Brûlée, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of classic crème brûlée without the daunting preparation. This simplified version, presented in three enticing variations, offers a delightful balance of creamy custard and caramelized sugar crust, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embark on a delightful journey of culinary exploration as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible treat, guiding you through each step to ensure perfect results every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREME BRULEE



Creme Brulee image

Make Alton Brown's foolproof Creme Brulee recipe, a French classic with vanilla bean and caramelized sugar, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart heavy cream
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1 cup vanilla sugar, divided
6 large egg yolks
2 quarts hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place the cream, vanilla bean and its pulp into a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean and reserve for another use.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and the egg yolks until well blended and it just starts to lighten in color. Add the cream a little at a time, stirring continually. Pour the liquid into 6 (7 to 8-ounce) ramekins. Place the ramekins into a large cake pan or roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake just until the creme brulee is set, but still trembling in the center, approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the ramekins from the roasting pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Remove the creme brulee from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to browning the sugar on top. Divide the remaining 1/2 cup vanilla sugar equally among the 6 dishes and spread evenly on top. Using a torch, melt the sugar and form a crispy top. Allow the creme brulee to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE CREME BRULEE DESSERT



Simple Creme Brulee Dessert image

Rich, creamy creme brulee should still be jiggly in the center when you pull it out of the oven.

Provided by sous-chef-jason

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 3h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
3 egg yolks
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk 3 tablespoons sugar and cream in a microwave-safe bowl until well combined; heat the mixture in microwave until warm, 1 to 2 minutes, and whisk again to dissolve sugar. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour cream mixture into 2 ramekins. Set ramekins into a roasting pan and pour in enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until creme desserts are set but still slightly jiggly when shaken, about 50 minutes. Remove ramekins from hot water and chill in refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the top of each dessert. Use a kitchen torch to lightly toast and melt the sugar topping until brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. Let the sugar topping cool before serving. To serve, use a spoon to crack the crisp sugar open to reveal the creamy dessert underneath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 470.3 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 29.8 g, Sodium 57.2 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

PERFECT CREME BRULEE



Perfect Creme Brulee image

I have made creme brulee many times, and have been perfecting it over time.

Provided by Bobo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 3h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg yolks
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move a rack to the bottom of the oven.
  • Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla together in a stainless steel bowl until smooth. Bring the cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; pour into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continually until combined.
  • Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in an oven-safe saucepan over medium low heat; set the bowl with the cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler.
  • Place the entire double boiler into the preheated oven; bake until the mixture sets, about 30 minutes.
  • Chill in refrigerator 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Combine the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of white sugar in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over the cold creme.
  • Heat under the preheated broiler until the sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until the sugar is set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 235.1 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

HOMEMADE CRèME BRûLéE RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Crème Brûlée Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: heavy cream, vanilla extract, egg yolks, sugar, ramekins

Provided by Tucker Iida

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar, half in mixture, half for crust
6 oz ramekins, 7 ounces (225 grams)

Steps:

  • Heat heavy cream and vanilla extract in a sauce pan until hot, but not boiling.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and half of sugar until well mixed. Pour in the hot cream gradually, mixing continually.
  • Pour hot water into a large roasting pan. Place six ramekins into the pan (the water should come roughly halfway up the sides of the ramekins).
  • Pour the egg mixture into the ramekins and bake at 325˚F (165˚C) for 45 - 50 minutes. The crème brûlée should be set, but still a little jiggly in the middle.
  • Remove the ramekins from the roasting pan, allow to cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to three days.
  • Remove the crème brûlée from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before browning the sugar on top. Spread a tablespoon of sugar on top of each crème brûlée.
  • Using a torch, melt the sugar to for a crispy top. If you don't have a torch, you can broil the crème brûlée to melt the sugar. Keep an eye on it, to make sure you don't over cook it. Allow the crème brûlée to sit for at least five minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 29 grams

CLASSIC CREME BRULEE



Classic Creme Brulee image

My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished off their own desserts "broiling" the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! -Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups heavy whipping cream
9 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cream, egg yolks and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in vanilla. , Transfer to eight 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., One hour before serving, place custards on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 50g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 402mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure the custard is completely cool before torching the sugar.
  • Use a kitchen torch that has a fine flame to evenly caramelize the sugar.
  • Hold the torch about 2 inches away from the sugar and move it back and forth until the sugar is melted and golden brown.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can caramelize the sugar under a broiler. Just make sure to watch it closely so that it doesn't burn.
  • For a more sophisticated flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or Grand Marnier to the custard.
  • Serve the crème brûlée immediately, while the sugar is still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

This easy faux crème brûlée is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover puff pastry and it can be made in advance, making it a great option for busy hosts. With its creamy custard filling and caramelized sugar topping, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Related Topics