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Easy Crème Brulée Recipe Perfection

Published: Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2024 by Judith Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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A Crème Brulée recipe to give you a taste of heaven on earth! A divine rich egg  custard flavor topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
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Two small baking dishes, ramekins, filled with custard topped with golden brown and yellow caramel topping.

6 Simple Ingredients To Divine Pleasure

This crème brulée recipe is a winner with everyone! With only 6 ingredients it is hard to believe how it can be so rich and creamy, with a divine taste that you will be forgiven for thinking it is a taste of heaven on earth! It is absolutely wonderful for entertaining your friends but is also good for a special treat when you need a little pick me up!

Two small baking dishes, ramekins, filled with custard topped with golden brown and yellow caramel topping.
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The 6 Star Ingredients

  • double cream, heavy cream or whipping cream
  • egg yolks
  • vanilla sugar or castor sugar
  • almond or orange liqueur
  • light brown sugar
  • vanilla pod

How To Make This Delicious Recipe

Preparing The Custard Then The Burn (Brulée)

  • You will need 6 ramekin dishes placed in an oven dish or tin that is deeper than the ramekin dishes. Have these ready.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4
  • Place the cream into a heavy-based saucepan.
  • Split the vanilla pod and scrape out the seeds into the cream.
  • Bring to a boil, over medium heat, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and leave to stand for about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and liqueur until well blended.
  • Gradually, whisk in the cream.
  • Pour into the ramekin dishes.
  • Pour boiling water into the oven dish so that it comes halfway up the ramekin dishes.
  • Cover the whole dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes until they are set.
  • When set, sprinkle with brown sugar and place under broiler/grill for about 30 seconds or until sugar melts/caramelizes.

Variation

  • Another method to brulée or burn is to use a blowtorch. This is quite simple, you just need a bit of confidence to do it for the first time. Protect the edges of the dishes with foil and aim the flame over the surface for a few seconds until browned.
  • Place in refrigerator to chill before serving.

(Still can't give up the idea of chocolate? Make this French Chocolate Mousse!)

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  • Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe just as creamy and tasty!
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  • Or, Mouthwatering Strawberry Tarte

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Two small baking dishes, ramekins, filled with custard topped with golden brown and yellow caramel topping.

Easy Crème Brulée Recipe Perfection

Judith Coates
Bon Appetit
Like it? ~ Let us know below!
A Crème Brulée recipe to give you a taste of heaven on earth! A divine rich egg  custard flavor topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 4 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ pint/1½ cups double cream heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1½ tablespoon vanilla sugar or castor sugar
  • 2 tablespoon almond or orange liqueur
  • 50 gram/4 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod

Instructions
 

  • You will need 6 ramekin dishes placed in an oven dish or tin that is deeper than the ramekin dishes. Have these ready.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4
  • Place the cream into a heavy-based saucepan.
  • Split the vanilla pod and scrape out the seeds into the cream.
  • Bring to boil, over medium heat, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and leave to stand for about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and liqueur until well blended.
  • Gradually, whisk in the cream.
  • Pour into the ramekin dishes.
  • Pour boiling water into the oven dish so that it comes halfway up the ramekin dishes.
  • Cover with a lid or with foil and bake for 30 minutes until they are set.
  • When set, a knife inserted should come out clean, sprinkle with brown sugar and place under broiler/grill for about 30 seconds or until sugar melts/caramelizes.
  • Place in refrigerator to chill before serving.

Alternative Caramelization Method

  • Note
  • Another method to brulée or burn them is to use a blowtorch. This is quite simple, you just need a bit of confidence to do it for the first time. Protect the edges of the dishes with foil and aim the flame over the surface for a few seconds until browned.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 374.62kcalCarbohydrates: 15.99gProtein: 5.28gFat: 31.07gSaturated Fat: 17.73gCholesterol: 262.91mgSodium: 43.47mgFiber: 0.31gSugar: 15.04g
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