A light custard with coffee and a light brandy flavor with a crunchy brown sugar topping. Plan a day ahead the custard needs to chill overnight, the complete recipe can be doubled to make 12 you will need 6 ramekins or oven-proof custard cups (12 if you are doubling) to make this recipe, taken from Bon Appetit magazine
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time P1D
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange 6 (about 3/4-cup size) ramekins or use custard cups in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan combine cream and 1/4 cup sugar; bring almost to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves; remove from heat and add in the coffee granules, whisk to dissolve the granules.
- In a medium bowl whisk together egg yolks; gradually whisk in the warm cream mixture, then the brandy and vanilla.
- Strain the custard into a 4-cup measuring cup (use a larger measuring cup if you are doubling the recipe) then divide/pour the mixture evenly between the ramekins or custard cups.
- Pour enhough HOT water into the 13x9 pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake the custards until center moves only slighty when the pan is shaken gently (about 35 minutes).
- Remove the ramekins from the pan; cool slightly and then place in refrigerator (uncovered) for 3 hours.
- Remove from fridge, cover with plastic wrap, and continue to chill overnight.
- The following day: Preheat the broiler.
- Arrange the ramekins on a small sheet.
- Shake about 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar through a small strainer onto the top of each custard forming a layer.
- Broil about 6 inches from heat until the sugar melts, bubbles and carmalizes (watch closely and rotate the sheet for even browning (about 3-4 minutes).
- Refrigerate custards until sugar topping gets hard, at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 248.5, Sodium 38.6, Carbohydrate 18.1, Sugar 15.2, Protein 3.5
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Mirza Ayesha
m-a@yahoo.comI've made this creme brulee several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a dinner party or a special occasion.
Narendra kumar Khatri
n40@gmail.comThis creme brulee is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, and it's sure to impress your guests.
king Mafia
mafia@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of creme brulee, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The coffee brandy flavor is really unique and delicious.
Abdull Samad
a_samad@gmail.comThis creme brulee is a bit more challenging to make than some other desserts, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are amazing!
Nathan Hendrix
nathan12@gmail.comI love the way the coffee and brandy flavors complement each other in this creme brulee. It's a really unique and delicious dessert.
Leana Rooi
rooi.l0@yahoo.comThis is the best creme brulee I've ever had. The coffee brandy flavor is amazing, and the custard is so smooth and creamy.
Phillicia Everson
ephillicia9@aol.comI've made this creme brulee several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a dinner party or a special occasion.
Amadou Maxc
a.maxc51@yahoo.comThis creme brulee is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Brie Andrews
andrews@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this creme brulee. The coffee flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the brandy and cream.
Vlog 20
224@hotmail.comThis creme brulee is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other desserts, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent, and the coffee brandy flavor is to die for.
Hamid Javaid
hamid-j@hotmail.frI've never made creme brulee before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mischelle Zafire
zafiremischelle60@aol.comThis is my new favorite creme brulee recipe. It's so creamy and delicious, and the coffee brandy flavor is amazing.
Humberto Villalobos
villalobos-h12@hotmail.co.ukI made this creme brulee for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.
Rayhan Ahmed Riyan
a_rayhan7@aol.comThis creme brulee is the perfect dessert for a dinner party. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.
FNONBA
fnonba@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about the coffee brandy flavor combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really unique and delicious dessert.
Elise Matson
matson-elise7@gmail.comThis creme brulee was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Satish Prsad
s_p88@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of coffee and brandy in this creme brulee. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic dessert.
Cezar Yalung
c-y@aol.comThe coffee flavor in this creme brulee is subtle but noticeable, and the brandy adds a touch of warmth and complexity. The bruleed sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Ismamalik Malik
malik.ismamalik34@gmail.comI've made this coffee brandy cream brulee several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion, or even just a weeknight treat.
Bilal Multan
m-bilal45@yahoo.comThis coffee brandy cream brulee was a delightful treat! The combination of coffee, brandy, and cream created a rich and complex flavor that was perfectly balanced. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the bruleed sugar topping added a satisfying cr