25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
6. Crème Brûlée
Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert known for its creamy custard and crisp, caramelized sugar topping. Despite its elegant look, it is surprisingly easy to make at home using simple ingredients. People enjoy it for its smooth texture and because it’s a lighter option than richer desserts.
This dessert is a great way to impress guests or create a special treat for family dinners. Its gentle vanilla flavor and crackly sugar top offer a satisfying contrast in each spoonful. Baking it in small dishes makes portion control easy and serving neat.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people, with 1 small ramekin each
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons white sugar (for topping)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until smooth.
- Heat the heavy cream until it is just about to simmer, then remove it from the heat.
- Slowly add the warm cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the ramekins.
- Place the ramekins in a baking dish and add hot water to the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let it cool until it is about room temperature, then refrigerate the ramekins for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle the remaining sugar evenly over the tops and carefully use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
