Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée

You can hardly beat a classic Creme Brulee during the summer. It’s creamy, elegant, refreshing  and the crispy caramelized crust on top is simply divine.

Creme Brulee is a French dessert consisting of a rich and soft custard made with cream and yolks and topped with a crispy layer of caramelized sugar. It is really easy to prepare, you need only 4 basic ingredients and it takes only few minutes to prepare.

It’s the perfect dessert to make in advance as it keeps well refrigerated for several days. It is also prepared in individual ramekins which makes the serving really easy. Only before serving the sugar is spread over the top and caramelized to form that amazing hard caramel on top.

The classic Creme Brulee uses vanilla to flavor the dessert but you can also choose different flavorings. Enjoy!

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Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée

5 from 2 votes
You can hardly beat a classic Creme Brulee during the summer. It’s creamy, elegant, refreshing and the crispy caramelized crust on top is simply divine.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg yolks , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp (7g) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (500g) whipping cream (35% fat)
  • 4 tbsp (60g) sugar , for caramelizing the top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300F (150C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until thick, creamy and pale yellow colored.
  • Place the cream into a saucepan and heat until just begins to boil at the edges. Pour little at a time over egg yolks mixture while stirring continuously.
  • Place 4 (8oz-220g) ramekins into a larger pan. For easier pouring transfer the mixture into a pitcher. Pour the mixture evenly into the ramekins. Place on the even rack and pour hot water into the pan until  halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes until set and trembling into the center.
  • Remove the ramekins from the hot water and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving spread 1 tbsp (15g) sugar on top of each ramekin. Use a torch to melt the sugar and create a crispy crust.
  • Let it set for about 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 41.8gProtein: 6.8gFat: 45.4gSaturated Fat: 26.6gCholesterol: 453mgSugar: 37.5g
Calories: 589kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: burnt cream, crema catalana, creme brulee, French dessert, torch, vanilla custard

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  1. Kayle Author says:

    I adore creme brulee–these look fantastic!!

    1. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure Author says:

      Thank you Kayle for your comment:)

    2. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure Author says:

      Thank you Kayle for your comment:)

  2. Carole Author says:

    My husband is a Creme Brulee connoisseur. I made this for him yesterday and he says the custard is the best he’s ever had. Thank you so much!

    1. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure Author says:

      Happy to here that.Thank you for your comment. 🙂

      take care

  3. William Author says:

    I’m now in love with this creamy and delicious Crème Brulee. My family are also love it too. Just amazing

  4. Petr Author says:

    Greetings from Czech Republic. This Crème Brûlée is awesome! Whole family love it. Thank you for recipe! 🙂

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  6. temple run 3 Author says:

    wow, this dish looks delicious, i also want to try it, thank you for sharing the way.

  7. melissa Author says:

    try this

  8. Linh Author says:

    What is the torch used in this recipe? Thank you

  9. Melissa Author says:

    Will doubling the recipe work? I have some taller ramekins that I’m hoping will work. Also, I’d like to add some Bailey’s Irish Cream, would it be safe to replace some of the vanilla extract with this?

  10. Hi, if I’m making these in a 2oz aluminum cup would bake temperature and time is still the same? Thank you in advance.

    1. Ella Marincus-HomeCookingAdventure Author says:

      Liz, I would use same temperature but reduce the baking time.. like 15-20 minutes. Hope this helps.

      1. Thank you so much.! In the oven now. Hope it turns out well! Thank you!

      2. Thank you so much!!!! I copied everything to the T except only did 1/4 sugar. It was amazing!!! I’ll never buy another creme brûlée! In fact due to my pre diabetic, I will try with monk fruit next! Thank you so much for your recipe!!

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