France • Dessert

Creme Brulee

Vanilla custards finished with a thin crackling sugar top.

VegetarianSweet
Prep20 min
Cook45 min
Servings6

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Heat oven to 150°C. Warm cream and vanilla until steaming.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Whisk yolks with 70 g sugar, then gradually whisk in hot cream. Strain into six ramekins.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Set ramekins in a deep roasting tray. Add hot water halfway up their sides.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Bake 30–40 minutes until edges set and centers wobble slightly; custard should reach 71°C. Cool and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Sprinkle each with a thin even layer of remaining sugar and melt with a kitchen torch. Let the sugar harden briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested