Perfect Creme Brulee Recipe

Conquer the art of the Crème Brûlée! This recipe delivers the ultimate creamy, dreamy custard with a perfectly crisp caramelized sugar crust. Forget those disappointing restaurant attempts – this foolproof guide ensures a flawless dessert every time. Say goodbye to overly sweet, bland, or pre-caramelized disasters. Learn the secrets to achieving the ideal balance of rich custard and satisfying crunch. Impress your friends and family with this elegant, yet surprisingly simple, classic dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 265 mins

Calories 321.5 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Perfect Creme Brulee

Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Extra Large Egg Yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped)

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How to Make Perfect Creme Brulee

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or bowl to remove any lumps or vanilla bean seeds.
Pour the custard evenly into six (6-ounce) ramekins.
Place the ramekins in a larger baking dish. Carefully pour enough hot water into the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins (this creates a bain-marie for even cooking).
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the custards are just set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Carefully remove the ramekins from the baking dish and let them cool completely at room temperature.
Once cooled, cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the custards to fully set.
Before serving, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the surface of each custard.
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a deep golden brown crust. Work quickly and evenly to avoid burning.
Let the caramelized sugar cool slightly before serving. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

72g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Perfect Creme Brulee?

Perfect Creme Brulee takes about 285 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 265 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Perfect Creme Brulee?

Perfect Creme Brulee has approximately 321.5 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Perfect Creme Brulee?

The key ingredients for Perfect Creme Brulee are Heavy Whipping Cream, Sugar, Extra Large Egg Yolks, Vanilla Bean Paste. See the full list with measurements above.