benzie
Culinary Explorer
Hey everyone! I wanted to share my favorite crème brûlée recipe. It’s surprisingly simple and gives you that rich, creamy custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust on top. I’ve made this for family dinners, date nights, and even just because I was craving it! Hope you all try it and let me know how it turns out. 
Would love to hear your tips for getting that sugar layer just right! Anyone else here obsessed with crème brûlée?
Ingredients:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or a scraped vanilla bean for extra fanciness!)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 325°F (160°C).
- Whisk the base: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Heat the cream: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream on medium until it’s hot but not boiling. (Look for tiny bubbles around the edges.)
- Temper the eggs: Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This keeps the eggs from scrambling.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Add hot water to the dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Chill: Let the ramekins cool to room temp, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Torch time! Before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of sugar on top and caramelize it using a kitchen torch. If you don’t have one, broil it for a minute or two—but watch it closely!
Would love to hear your tips for getting that sugar layer just right! Anyone else here obsessed with crème brûlée?
! Can’t wait to try this out and impress everyone lol
