Cardamom Creme Brulee
🕒 Prep Time: 3 hours
🍽️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the exotic fusion of flavors with this tantalizing Cardamom Creme Brulee recipe. Bursting with the aromatic essence of cardamom, this creamy delight promises to elevate your dessert experience to new heights. With a hint of spice and a touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion. Plus, with just a few simple steps, you’ll be on your way to creating a masterpiece that will impress even the most discerning palates.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Asian, Indian, European, Winter, Spicy, Savory, Brunch, Broil/Grill, Oven, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 926.2
- Fat Content: 67.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 39.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 586.3mg
- Sodium Content: 87.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 75.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 69.2g
- Protein Content: 8.7g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 12 granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 light brown sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large heat-proof mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Place the heavy cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Warm it until little bubbles form around the edges.
- Remove the cream from the heat and, while whisking constantly, pour it into the egg and sugar mixture. (Caution: Temper the eggs first by adding a small amount of the cream mixture to the eggs and whisking before adding the rest to avoid scrambling the eggs.)
- Add the cardamom pods to the mixture and continue whisking until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Pour the mixture through a very fine sieve into 6 crème brûlée dishes, filling them only halfway.
- Place the dishes into a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
- Position the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven.
- Working quickly to preserve the heat, finish filling the dishes with the custard mixture, ensuring it comes right to the top of each dish.
- Carefully fill the baking dish with very hot tap water so it comes halfway up the sides of the filled dishes.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center.
- Remove the custards from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
- Refrigerate the custards for at least 3 hours, or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, preheat the broiler.
- Pass the light brown sugar through a fine sieve to eliminate any lumps.
- Generously sprinkle the top of each chilled custard with an equal portion of the brown sugar, ensuring it covers the entire surface for an even finish.
- Place the chilled crème brûlée dishes under the preheated broiler and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the tops are crackling brown.
- Remove the dishes from the broiler and serve immediately.
Chef’s Tip: For an extra flavor boost, grind the cardamom pods in a coffee grinder before adding them to the custard mixture. This will infuse the dessert with a subtle hint of coffee, enhancing its depth of flavor.
