Classic Crème Brûlée Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) for even baking.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 4 tablespoons of white sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes thick and creamy. Set aside.
3. Gently heat the cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it's just about to boil.
4. Gradually whisk the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, ensuring it's well combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to the top pan of a double boiler. Stir gently over simmering water until the mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon, approximately 3 minutes.
6. Carefully pour the custard mixture into a shallow, heat-proof dish or individual ramekins.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 30 minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight to chill completely.
8. Switch your oven to the broil setting to caramelize the sugar topping.
9. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of white sugar with the brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chilled custard surface.
10. Position the dish under the broiler and watch closely as the sugar melts and caramelizes, approximately 2 minutes. Be vigilant to prevent burning!
11. Let the crème brûlée cool slightly, then refrigerate for another 10 minutes to allow the custard to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 561 kcal
• Fat Content: 50 g
• Sugar Content: 20 g
• Sodium Content: 55 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 417 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 29 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g