Balsamic-Blackberry Crème Brûlée

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Balsamic-Blackberry Crème Brûlée
45 min.
6
92kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Balsamic-Blackberry Crème Brûlée. This luscious, creamy treat combines the rich flavors of aged balsamic vinegar and sweet, juicy blackberries, creating a tantalizing experience that will transport you to culinary heaven. Perfectly positioned as a vegetarian and gluten-free dessert option, this recipe is not only impressive to serve but also a healthier alternative to traditional crème brûlée.

With a beautifully caramelized sugar crust that shatters at the tap of a spoon, each custard cup is a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet. The addition of orange blossom honey adds a floral note, balancing the richness of unflavored Greek yogurt and sour cream. It's a dish that's sophisticated enough for special occasions yet simple enough to whip up for an intimate dinner at home.

Prepare to dazzle your guests and spark conversations as they savor the unique combination of flavors, all while enjoying the captivating visual appeal of the bright blackberries adorning the top. Whether you're looking for a stunning dessert to impress or simply want to treat yourself, Balsamic-Blackberry Crème Brûlée is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Let’s get cooking and enjoy the sweet rewards of this charming culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 2.5 cups blackberries fresh
  • 1.7 cups greek yogurt unflavored
  • 0.3 cup orange-flower water 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blow torch
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Put the blackberries and sprinkle with the vinegar.
  2. Let stand for 15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the berries for garnish. Divide the remaining berries among six standard-size flan dishes.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt and sour cream and divide the mixture among the dishes.
  4. Drizzle with the honey. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. When ready to serve, place the dishes on a baking sheet and evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown or turbinado sugar over each custard. Using a hand-held blowtorch, caramelize the sugar (see note below).
  6. Garnish the top of the caramelized sugar with the reserved blackberries.
  7. Due to the moisture content of brown sugar, it recommended to dry it before caramelizing.
  8. Spread light or dark brown sugar out on a baking sheet in a 1/8-inch layer and bake in a preheated 275°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned a shade darker.
  9. Let cool, place in a small resealable plastic bag, and crush it thoroughly with a rolling pin or flat metal mallet to make fine crystals. Brown sugar treated in this manner has an excellent flavor when caramelized.
  10. From Crème Brûl&eacutue;e by Lou Seibert Pappas. Text copyright © 2005 by Lou Seibert Pappas; photographs copyright © 2005 by Alison Miksch. The Chronicle Books LLC edition published in 200
  11. Reprinted with permission by Chronicle Books.

Nutrition Facts

Calories92kcal
Protein29.58%
Fat28.7%
Carbs41.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
1.33
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.7534781953563%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
59.97mg
Pelargonidin
0.27mg
Peonidin
0.13mg
Catechin
22.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
2.8mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.4mg
Quercetin
2.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:92.03kcal
4.6%
Fat:2.98g
4.58%
Saturated Fat:1.36g
8.49%
Carbohydrates:9.74g
3.25%
Net Carbohydrates:6.56g
2.39%
Sugar:6.38g
7.08%
Cholesterol:10.32mg
3.44%
Sodium:26.4mg
1.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.91g
13.81%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.22%
Vitamin C:12.72mg
15.41%
Fiber:3.18g
12.72%
Vitamin K:12.07µg
11.5%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.36%
Phosphorus:99.99mg
10%
Calcium:94.13mg
9.41%
Selenium:6.21µg
8.88%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.93%
Potassium:200.47mg
5.73%
Copper:0.11mg
5.64%
Magnesium:20.35mg
5.09%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.04%
Folate:19.66µg
4.91%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.41%
Vitamin A:210.23IU
4.2%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.92%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.94%
Iron:0.48mg
2.65%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.58%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.79%
Source:Epicurious