Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée 🍫
Description:
Indulge in the velvety richness of dark chocolate with this decadent Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée recipe! Perfect for the true chocolate connoisseur, this luscious dessert from the Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona, promises to enchant your taste buds with its intense flavor and creamy texture. Be prepared to plan ahead as this recipe requires overnight chilling time, but rest assured, the wait will be well worth it!
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 561.7 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for caramelizing
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). |
| 2 | In a heavy saucepan, bring half-and-half and heavy cream to a boil over medium heat. |
| 3 | Reduce heat to low and add the finely chopped dark chocolate. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. |
| 4 | Remove the chocolate mixture from heat and set aside. |
| 5 | In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until well blended. |
| 6 | Gradually pour the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs. |
| 7 | Strain the custard mixture to remove any lumps. |
| 8 | Divide the custard evenly among eight 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins. |
| 9 | Place the filled cups in a large baking pan and carefully pour enough hot water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the cups. |
| 10 | Bake in the preheated oven until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 50 minutes. |
| 11 | Remove the custard cups from the water bath and allow them to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. |
| 12 | Once cooled, cover the custard cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the custards to fully set and develop flavor. |
| 13 | Prior to serving, preheat the broiler. |
| 14 | Sprinkle each custard evenly with a thin layer of granulated sugar. |
| 15 | Place the custard cups under the broiler, watching carefully, until the sugar caramelizes and forms a golden crust, about 2-3 minutes. |
| 16 | Remove the caramelized custards from the broiler and let them cool for a few minutes. |
| 17 | For best results, refrigerate the custards again for 1-2 hours to allow the caramelized sugar to harden and form a crunchy crust. |
| 18 | Serve the chilled Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée and enjoy the luxurious combination of creamy custard and crunchy caramelized sugar! |
Keywords:
- Weeknight
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Indulge in this luxurious dessert and treat yourself to a taste of chocolate paradise! Whether it’s for a special occasion or a weeknight indulgence, this Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée is sure to impress. Enjoy the rich flavors and creamy texture of this decadent treat, and savor each spoonful of chocolatey goodness.
