Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee
Impress yourself by making this decadent and Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee. This recipe uses just four ingredients and can be prepped hours before serving. A wonderful dessert for a special occassion like Valentine's Day!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 531kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F/160 degrees C. Have ready a deep rimmed baking tray and 4 ramekins. Set aside.
- Add the cream and vanilla extract to a saucepan set over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar on high until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Slowly start pouring the cream into the egg mixture. Mixing as you pour so the eggs don't cook. Continue to pour and mix until all the cream has been incorporated.
- Evenly pour the mixture into the prepared remekins. Pour water into the baking pan about way up the sides. Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and leave to cool on the counter for about 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate to set for about three hours.
- Remove from fridge and sprinkle over sugar. Use a kitchen torch to caramelized the sugar on top. Serve immediately with fresh berries if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 531
Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 26g163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 301mg100%
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 120mg3%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1776IU36%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.