Easy Creme Brulee Recipe (2024)

By: Freetimefrolics

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So a few weeks ago I was a having a class activity for Young Womens. My girls wanted to learn how to make Cream Brulee. I said why not I have never had it before. Jaws dropped at the thought that I had never had it. So we started a batch and made it for our activity. I had always thought that Creme Brulee was for rich people in fancy restaurants. You know the hoity toity type.

Well that night I tried Creme Brulee for the first time and loved it!! The flavor the blow torch all the good stuff.

I decided to make it again for my own kids and they loved it. So I thought to myself why not share with everyone. I found my ramekins at Michael’s of all places in the dollar section.

4 C. Heavy Cream

7 egg yolks

1 whole egg

1 t. Vanilla or a Vanilla Bean

1/2 C. Sugar

In a bowl, whisk the egg, yolks, and sugar together till smoothly blended. Meanwhile, scald the cream in a small saucepan until it’s very hot but not boiled. Slowly whisk the cream into the egg mixture. If you dump to fast the egg will cook instead of integrate with the cream. Stir in vanilla and pour into 6 to 8-ounce ramekins.

Place the ramekins in a large baking pan and carefully pour boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350, until the custards are set (middles will still be jiggly like jello when gently shaken). Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until firm. I let mine refrigerate for at least 2 hours. More is better.

To serve, spread thin layer of sugar evenly on the top of each ramekin and heat with a kitchen blowtorch until the sugar caramelizes evenly. Allow to sit at room temperature for a minute until the caramelized sugar hardens.

Makes about 8, 2 ounce ramekins.So head out and get your Cream and Ramekins and whip up a batch so you too can feel like the rich and famous!

Easy Creme Brulee {Recipe}

Author:Free Time Frolics

Recipe type:Dessert

Cuisine:French

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Serves:12

Easy Creme Brulee 4 C. Heavy Cream 7 egg yolks 1 whole egg 1 t. Vanilla or a Vanilla Bean ½ C. Sugar In a bowl, whisk the egg, yolks, and sugar together till smoothly blended. Meanwhile, scald the cream in a small saucepan until it's very hot but not boiled. Slowly whisk the cream into the egg mixture. If you dump to fast the egg will cook instead of integrate with the cream. Stir in vanilla and pour into 6 to 8-ounce ramekins. Place the ramekins in a large baking pan and carefully pour boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350, until the custards are set (middles will still be jiggly like jello when gently shaken). Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until firm. I let mine refrigerate for at least 2 hours. More is better. To serve, spread thin layer of sugar evenly on the top of each ramekin and heat with a kitchen blowtorch until the sugar caramelizes evenly. Allow to sit at room temperature for a minute until the caramelized sugar hardens. Makes about 8, 2 ounce ramekins.

Ingredients

  • 4 C. Heavy Cream
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 t. Vanilla or a Vanilla Bean
  • ½ C. Sugar

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk the egg, yolks, and sugar together till smoothly blended. Meanwhile, scald the cream in a small saucepan until it's very hot but not boiled. Slowly whisk the cream into the egg mixture. If you dump to fast the egg will cook instead of integrate with the cream. Stir in vanilla and pour into 6 to 8-ounce ramekins.
  2. Place the ramekins in a large baking pan and carefully pour boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350, until the custards are set (middles will still be jiggly like jello when gently shaken). Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until firm. I let mine refrigerate for at least 2 hours. More is better.
  3. To serve, spread thin layer of sugar evenly on the top of each ramekin and heat with a kitchen blowtorch until the sugar caramelizes evenly. Allow to sit at room temperature for a minute until the caramelized sugar hardens.
  4. Makes about 8, 2 ounce ramekins.

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FAQs

What is the secret of creme brulee? ›

This is a key step to making perfect crème brûlée – baking your custards in a water bath. A water bath is a pan of water that the ramekins are placed in to bake. A water bath provides some insulation from direct heat which allows the custards to cook gently, evenly, and prevents cracking.

Why is my creme brulee not set enough? ›

This is most likely due to underbaking. Creme Brulee is perfectly baked when it is set and firm around the edges but still has a wobble / jiggle in the middle when shaken. Additionally, it is important to chill thoroughly, ideally overnight, before diving in.

What's the best sugar to use for creme brulee? ›

"You really need to use white granulated sugar," says senior food editor Chris Morocco. The small granules caramelize quickly, meaning the sugar won't get overly burnt and the pudding won't melt. Also, he points out: The white crystals provide a visual cue as you're torching it.

What makes a good crème brûlée? ›

What Makes a Perfect Crème Brûlée?
  1. Fresh Top-notch Ingredients. Exceptional crème brûlée begins with the quality and freshness of its ingredients. ...
  2. Velvety Smooth Custard. ...
  3. Scalding Cream. ...
  4. Ramekin Size. ...
  5. Baking In a Water Bath. ...
  6. Right Cooking. ...
  7. Sugar Coating. ...
  8. Careful Torching.
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How to make a creme brulee Gordon Ramsay? ›

For the Brulee
  1. 12 fluid ounces heavy cream.
  2. 4 fluid ounces whole milk.
  3. 2 fluid ounces espresso coffee (double shot)
  4. 1 tablespoon tia maria (optional)
  5. 6 large egg yolks.
  6. 2⅔ ounces superfine sugar.

Is turbinado or white sugar better for creme brulee? ›

For the caramelized sugar crust, we recommend turbinado or Demerara sugar. Regular granulated sugar will work, too, but use only 1 scant teaspoon on each ramekin or 1 teaspoon on each shallow fluted dish.

How much jiggle should creme brulee have? ›

Creme brulee is a custard that is cooked low and slow in a water bath over nearly an hour. The way to ensure it's done and ready to be removed from the oven is to slightly shake the pan. Only the very center of the creme brulee should jiggle. If the whole surface of the custard jiggles, it needs more time.

What creates the hard top on a creme brulee? ›

Crème brûlée is an easy dessert served in individual ramekins with a rich custard base made out of eggs, sugar, heavy cream and vanilla. The topping is made out of a thin layer of granulated sugar which is caramelized with a torch to create textually contrasting hard candy-like shell.

Do you put creme brulee straight in the fridge? ›

It is traditional for crème brûlées to be served cold. If you like it cold, place the ramekins back in the refrigerator. They can be refrigerated for about 30 to 45 minutes before serving (no longer, otherwise the sugar crust may begin to soften).

Can I caramelized the sugar on creme brulee ahead of time? ›

Caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving. (Caramelized topping is best enjoyed right away.)

Can you overcook creme brulee? ›

The traditional method of cooking creme brulee is to bake it in a low-temperature oven in a water bath for even heating (see our post, Thermal Secrets for Crème Brûlée). Even with this gentle method, it's still possible to over bake the custards, resulting in curdled texture.

What is the Speciality of crème brûlée? ›

Creme brûlée is a French dessert that is composed of a rich and creamy custard base that is topped with a layer of hard caramel. The caramel topping adds a slight burnt sugar flavor and crunch to the dessert.

What creates the hard top on a crème brûlée? ›

Crème brûlée is an easy dessert served in individual ramekins with a rich custard base made out of eggs, sugar, heavy cream and vanilla. The topping is made out of a thin layer of granulated sugar which is caramelized with a torch to create textually contrasting hard candy-like shell.

How do they make crème brûlée crunchy on top? ›

Broil the custard. (

Once the broiler is nice and hot, sprinkle the Demerara sugar in a thin layer over the surface of the creme brulee. Immediately broil the entire thing on a sheet pan until the sugar is completely melted and formed into a giant caramelized sheet of sugar on top of the brulee.

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