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🍮 Classic Crème Brûlée Recipe – Silky Custard with a Caramelized Sugar Top

Make the perfect creamy crème brûlée at home with this foolproof recipe. Silky vanilla custard topped with crackly caramelized sugar—just like a fancy French bistro!

📝 Introduction

Crème Brûlée is the ultimate elegant dessert—rich, creamy vanilla custard with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust you crack with a spoon. This French classic may look fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home using just a few ingredients.

In this post, you’ll learn how to make creamy, restaurant-style crème brûlée step-by-step, with tips for achieving that perfect glassy sugar topping.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping
  • Pinch of salt

🍽️ Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 4 ramekins in a deep baking dish.

Step 2: Heat the Cream

In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream with the vanilla bean (or extract) over medium heat until just steaming. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let it infuse.

Step 3: Make the Custard

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until light and slightly thickened.
  2. Slowly pour warm cream into the yolks, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  3. Strain the mixture to remove lumps and vanilla bean pods.

Step 4: Bake in a Water Bath

  1. Pour custard into ramekins.
  2. Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the ramekins.
  3. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set but center is still slightly wobbly.

Step 5: Chill

Remove ramekins from water bath and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

Step 6: Caramelize the Sugar

  1. Just before serving, sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons sugar evenly over each custard.
  2. Use a kitchen torch (or broiler) to caramelize until golden and crisp.
  3. Let rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips for Perfect Crème Brûlée

  • Use room temperature egg yolks to avoid curdling.
  • Strain the custard for an ultra-smooth texture.
  • Don’t overbake—center should jiggle like Jell-O.
  • Torch, don’t broil if possible—for best sugar crust.

📚 What Is Crème Brûlée?

Crème brûlée, meaning “burnt cream” in French, is a classic dessert made of rich custard topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. It’s a staple in French cuisine and has become popular in fine dining around the world. Its appeal lies in the contrast between the silky custard and the crackly sugar crust.

📌 Quick Recipe Summary

Crème Brûlée Recipe

A rich vanilla custard with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. Elegant and simple!

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins | ⏳ Bake Time: 40 mins | ❄ Chill Time: 4 hrs
🍽 Servings: 4

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