France · Sweet Dishes

Crème Brûlée

33 min4 servings600 kcal

Crème brûlée is an exquisite French dessert that combines rich vanilla cream with a crunchy caramel crust — the pinnacle of French pâtisserie.

Crème Brûlée

Ingredients

  • heavy cream500 ml
  • vanilla pod1
  • egg yolks5
  • sugar100 g
  • extra sugar for caramel crust
  • saltpinch

Method

  1. 1Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Combine cream, seeds and pod in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 150°C. Whisk yolks with sugar and a pinch of salt until pale. Slowly pour in warm cream, stirring constantly. Strain through a fine sieve.
  3. 3Pour cream into ceramic molds. Place molds in a deep baking tray and pour hot water up to the middle height of the molds. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cream is slightly jiggly.
  4. 4Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. 5Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the surface. Caramelize with a cooking torch or under the grill until a golden crust forms.