Hey there! Ever heard of Crème Brûlée? It’s a delightful dessert made with just 4 ingredients. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re in for a treat! This easy recipe gives you a luscious and creamy Crème Brûlée with a hint of coffee flavor.
Creme Brulee
Ingredients
- 5 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- In a pot, mix the heavy cream, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and a pinch of salt. Heat it up over medium-high heat until it’s almost boiling. Be careful not to boil it!
- Pour the hot cream into the egg yolk and sugar mixture slowly, whisking constantly. This step is crucial to keep the eggs from curdling.
- Distribute the creamy mixture into shallow ramekins (8 oz) and place them in an oven-safe dish.
- Pour water into the baking dish around the ramekins, about halfway up their sides. Be cautious not to get water into the custard.
- Bake in a 300°F oven for around 30 minutes until set. You want them to have a slight jiggle – not too much, not too little.
- Take the Crème Brûlée out of the oven and carefully remove it from the water bath. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each Crème Brûlée and use a blow torch to toast the sugar until it’s a deep golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade, creamy, and delicious Crème Brûlée!