Key Lime Brulees Recipe

Indulge in the tangy delight of these Key Lime Brulees! This refined recipe, adapted from Cooking Light December 2005, delivers the perfect balance of creamy Key lime filling and a luscious caramelized sugar crust. No blowtorch? No problem! We've included an alternative method for achieving that irresistible caramelized topping. Prepare to be amazed as these individual brulees chill for 4 hours, developing an intensely flavorful and luxuriously smooth texture. Get ready for a taste of sunshine in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 169.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Key Lime Brulees

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How to Make Key Lime Brulees

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into six 6-ounce ramekins.
  4. Place the ramekins in a baking pan. Pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle each brulee with 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
  9. For the blowtorch method: Use a kitchen blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.
  10. For the alternative method (oven): Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar is melted and caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

14g

Carbs

8g