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Crème Brûlée

Silken vanilla custard with a crackling sugar crust.

60 min4 servesmedium

Silken vanilla custard with a crackling sugar crust. This Continental veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 60 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

113

kcal

4g

Protein

13g

Carbs

5g

Fat

vegdessertgluten-freeclassic

Ingredients

  • cream2 cups
  • vanilla bean1
  • egg yolk5
  • sugar0.5 cup
  • sugar4 tbsp

Method

  1. 1

    Heat cream with split vanilla bean to a simmer; rest 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk yolks and sugar; temper with cream; strain.

  3. 3

    Bake in ramekins in a water bath at 150°C for 35 minutes till just set.

  4. 4

    Chill 4 hours; sprinkle sugar; torch till caramelised.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crème Brûlée take to cook?
Total time is about 60 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Crème Brûlée vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are cream, vanilla bean, egg yolk.