Easy Crème Brûlée
Classic French custard baked until just set, finished with a shatteringly crisp caramelised sugar top. Baking the custards in a water bath is what insulates them from direct heat, letting them set gently rather than curdling into a grainy texture.
Total time
55 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
French
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Ingredients
2 cupscream
6egg yolks
1/2 cup plus extra for toppingsugar
1 tspvanilla
Instructions
1
Warm cream and vanilla together gently.
2
Whisk into the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
3
Pour into ramekins, bake in a water bath at 150°C for 35-40 minutes until just set.
4
Chill, then sprinkle with sugar and caramelize with a torch before serving.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
414
Protein
7.4g
Fat
31.2g
Carbs
30.6g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
45mg
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