White Chocolate Crème Brûlée
🕒 Cook Time: 51 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
🍽 Servings: 12 ramekins
Description:
Indulge in the creamy decadence of our White Chocolate Crème Brûlée recipe, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. With its smooth texture and irresistible caramelized sugar topping, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 | Whole egg |
| 1/4 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 8 oz | White chocolate |
| 2 cups | Half-and-half |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Granulated sugar (for topping) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
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Melt White Chocolate: Chop the white chocolate into small pieces and set aside. In a saucepan, heat the half-and-half over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped white chocolate, stirring until fully melted.
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Combine Mixtures: Slowly ladle the melted chocolate cream into the egg mixture, whisking well with each addition until fully incorporated. Once combined, strain the mixture into a clean bowl.
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Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground nutmeg to enhance the flavor of the custard.
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Fill Ramekins: Ladle the mixture into 12 (1/2 cup) ramekins, distributing it evenly among them.
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Bake Custards: Place the filled ramekins in a large baking pan and add enough hot water to the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the custards have a light golden top and are slightly wobbly in the center.
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Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the ramekins from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool slightly, then cover them loosely and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
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Caramelize Topping: Several hours before serving, preheat your oven’s broiler and adjust the rack to the second position from the top. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of granulated sugar evenly over the surface of each chilled custard-filled ramekin. Arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet and place them under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the sugar caramelizes and forms a crispy topping.
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Chill Again: Once caramelized, allow the custards to cool on a wire rack, then return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 319.9
- Total Fat: 24.8g
- Saturated Fat: 14.9g
- Cholesterol: 142.9mg
- Sodium: 48mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 19.7g
- Protein: 3.8g
Indulge in the creamy richness of our White Chocolate Crème Brûlée, a dessert that elevates any occasion with its luxurious flavor and elegant presentation. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a special dessert, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more!
