VANILLA CRèME BRûLéE
Five simple ingredients - cream, vanilla, salt, eggs and sugar - make for an exquisitely rich and elegant dessert. Most crème brûlée recipes require the use of a small propane torch to achieve the crackly sugar top, but this version offers a simpler (and safer) solution: your oven's broiler. One thing to note: Be sure to let the custard set for several hours in the refrigerator before brûléeing the top, otherwise you'll end up with soupy custard.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a saucepan, combine cream, vanilla bean and salt and cook over low heat just until hot. Let sit for a few minutes, then discard vanilla bean. (If using vanilla extract, add it now.)
- In a bowl, beat yolks and sugar together until light. Stir about a quarter of the cream into this mixture, then pour sugar-egg mixture into cream and stir. Pour into four 6-ounce ramekins and place ramekins in a baking dish; fill dish with boiling water halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until centers are barely set. Cool completely. Refrigerate for several hours and up to a couple of days.
- When ready to serve, top each custard with about a teaspoon of sugar in a thin layer. Place ramekins in a broiler 2 to 3 inches from heat source. Turn on broiler. Cook until sugar melts and browns or even blackens a bit, about 5 minutes. Serve within two hours.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 41 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Rony Sarker
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crème brûlée. I find it to be too rich and heavy.
niki botti
[email protected]This recipe seems a little complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge.
Gulzaib Qurashi
[email protected]Crème brûlée is one of my favorite desserts. I'm always looking for new recipes to try.
JEREMY PEARCE
[email protected]I'm thinking of making this for my next dinner party. It looks like it would be a real crowd-pleaser.
Julia Rauda
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
awishka suwarshana
[email protected]Overall, I was a little disappointed with this recipe. I think I'll try a different one next time.
Khristopher
[email protected]I think I overcooked the custard. It was a little grainy and didn't have the smooth texture I was hoping for.
Xethean Bantom
[email protected]My crème brûlée didn't turn out quite as I expected. The custard was a little too runny and the sugar topping didn't caramelize properly.
Yasser Elsharkawy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this again.
Jibonshima
[email protected]I love the contrast between the smooth custard and the crunchy sugar topping. It's a perfect balance of textures.
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[email protected]This crème brûlée is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Kenda Workman
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of the creamy custard and the crunchy sugar topping.
Parves Islam
[email protected]This is my new favorite dessert recipe! The crème brûlée is so elegant and impressive, but it's actually quite simple to make.
Muhammad Ismail Awan
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfectly. The crème brûlée was creamy and delicious.
Yaqoob Baloch
[email protected]This crème brûlée recipe was a delightful success! The custard was velvety smooth and rich, with a perfectly caramelized sugar topping. My guests raved about it.