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Crème Brûlée

Name: Crème Brûlée
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 500 ml Double cream; 5 pieces Egg yolks; 80 g Sugar for the custard; 1 piece Vanilla pod; 4 tsp Sugar for the top

Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Double cream, Egg yolks, Sugar for the custard, Vanilla pod and Sugar for the top, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional French cooking, the dish focuses on grounded in classic reduction techniques, aromatic butter, and layered herbal seasoning.

In authentic French tradition, Crème Brûlée is best presented alongside warm baguette slices and roasted vegetables.

If you enjoy authentic French cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beef Bourguignon.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 20 minCook: 45 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Double cream500 ml
Egg yolks5 pieces
Sugar for the custard80 g
Vanilla pod1 piece
Sugar for the top4 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1

Split the vanilla, scrape the seeds into the cream and heat it to just below boiling. Take it off and let it infuse for fifteen minutes.

Step 2

Work the yolks and sugar together without whipping air in — foam is not wanted here. Pour the warm cream in a thin stream, stirring all the while.

Step 3

Strain through a sieve and skim any foam off the surface. Divide between ramekins and stand them in a deep tray.

Step 4🥧 Bake

Pour boiling water into the tray to halfway up the ramekins and bake at 150 °C for forty minutes. The centre should wobble.

Step 5

Cool completely and refrigerate for at least four hours. Only then dust with sugar and burn it with a blowtorch.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Crème Brûlée reflects the timeless heritage of traditional French home cooking, grounded in classic reduction techniques, aromatic butter, and layered herbal seasoning. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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