Classic Creme Brulee Recipe

Overview:

Indulge your taste buds with the divine richness of our classic Creme Brulee, a European dessert masterpiece that promises a symphony of flavors and a velvety texture. This delightful recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, is a perfect fusion of creamy custard and a crisp caramelized sugar crust, creating a dessert experience that’s nothing short of extraordinary.

Recipe Details:

• Name: Creme Brulee
• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: European, Free Of…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars)
• Reviews: 5
• Calories per Serving: 573.3
• Fat Content: 48.5g
• Saturated Fat Content: 28.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 363.2mg
• Sodium Content: 91mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 30g
• Fiber Content: 0g
• Sugar Content: 26.3g
• Protein Content: 6.8g
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (for caramelizing)
• Fresh raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 300°F.

2. Prepare Custard Base:

   • In the top of a double boiler over hot water, combine the heavy cream, scraped vanilla bean seeds, and sugar, heating the mixture until it’s almost boiling.
   • Lower the heat and let it simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

3. Combine Cream Mixture with Eggs:

   • Beat the eggs and egg yolks in a separate bowl.
   • Pour the hot cream mixture into the eggs in a thin stream, stirring constantly.

4. Cook Custard:

   • Return the mixture to the double boiler and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the custard coats the back of the spoon.

5. Remove Vanilla Bean and Bake:

   • Remove the vanilla bean from the custard mixture.
   • Pour the custard into 6 individual custard dishes or a 4 to 5 cup flame-proof serving dish.
   • Place the dishes in a large pan of hot water on the middle rack of the oven.

   Bake Time	Temperature
   35-45 mins	300°F

   • Bake until the center of the custard is set.

6. Chill and Caramelize:

   • Remove the custard from the water and let it cool. Cover and chill.
   • Before serving, sift brown sugar on top of the creme.
   • Place the dish in a bowl of crushed ice and, with the oven door open, broil until a hard crust of caramelized sugar forms.

7. Serve and Garnish:

   • Serve immediately or chill until serving time.
   • For the perfect topping, pass a bowl of fresh raspberries alongside the creme.

8. Optional Additions:

   • For a variety of flavored Creme Brulee, consider these tantalizing variations:
     • Vanilla Bean: Add 1 pod for 3 cups of cream.
     • Chocolate: Add 4 1/2 oz melted cooking chocolate for each 3 cups of cream.
     • Praline: Add 4 1/2 oz pralines to each 3 cups of cream after cooking.
     • Nuts: Add 1 cup finely chopped pecans or brazil nuts for 3 cups of cream after cooling.
     • Coffee: Infuse 3 oz finely ground coffee beans in 3 cups cream; strain after 15 minutes.
     • Bananas: Mash 2 soft bananas, sauté in 1 tbsp butter, add 2 tbsp brandy and 2 tsp brown sugar, then pat down on the bottom of the creme brulee pan before adding the liquid.

9. Notes:

   • Use a double boiler to scald the cream unless you have a heavy saucepan.
   • Beat eggs gradually with sugar; never add eggs directly to a hot mixture.
   • Stir the custard constantly over low heat until it acquires body.

10. Enjoy Your Culinary Masterpiece:

    • Revel in the joy of creating and savoring this exquisite Creme Brulee. The combination of creamy custard and the crackling sugar crust will transport your taste buds to dessert paradise. Whether served at a special occasion or a casual weeknight, this recipe is a surefire way to sweeten any moment. Bon appétit!

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