Burnt-Sugar Brûlée

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Burnt-Sugar Brûlée
45 min.
6
382kcal

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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Burnt-Sugar Brûlée, a dessert that perfectly balances elegance and simplicity. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly experience for your taste buds. With its luscious custard base and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping, each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of textures that will leave you craving more.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves six, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or special occasions. The process of creating this classic dessert is a rewarding journey, from the moment you watch the sugar transform into a deep amber syrup to the satisfying crack of the caramelized sugar crust as you dig in. The combination of egg yolks, whipping cream, and vanilla extract creates a velvety custard that is both rich and comforting.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this Burnt-Sugar Brûlée is a delightful way to impress your guests and treat yourself. Serve it as a side dish to complement your meal or as a stand-alone dessert that will surely steal the show. With its decadent flavor and stunning presentation, this dessert is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • tablespoon water 
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • broiler
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Place six 1/2-cup ramekins or soufflé dishes in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  3. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color and just begins to smell slightly burnt, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 5 minutes. Slowly add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously); stir over low heat until any caramel bits dissolve and mixture is smooth.
  4. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
  5. Combine egg yolks, vanilla, and salt in medium metal bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is pale in color, about 3 minutes. Gradually add cream mixture and beat until blended. Divide mixture among ramekins (ramekins will not be full).
  6. Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
  7. Bake until custards are just set, about 45 minutes.
  8. Remove ramekins from pan; cool slightly. Chill until cold, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  9. Preheat broiler.
  10. Place ramekins on baking sheet.
  11. Sprinkle each custard with 1 teaspoon sugar. Broil until sugar melts and is golden brown, turning baking sheet as necessary and watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Chill custards at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories382kcal
Protein4.65%
Fat75.26%
Carbs20.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.68
Glycemic Load
11.64
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.8600000466989%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:382.4kcal
19.12%
Fat:32.45g
49.92%
Saturated Fat:19.6g
122.5%
Carbohydrates:19.49g
6.5%
Net Carbohydrates:19.49g
7.09%
Sugar:19.16g
21.28%
Cholesterol:242.65mg
80.88%
Sodium:125.5mg
5.46%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.38%
100%
Protein:4.51g
9.01%
Vitamin A:1370.48IU
27.41%
Selenium:10.41µg
14.88%
Vitamin D:2.03µg
13.56%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.42%
Phosphorus:101.32mg
10.13%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.3%
Calcium:71.05mg
7.1%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.72%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.26%
Folate:23.86µg
5.96%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.88%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.46%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.73%
Potassium:92.64mg
2.65%
Iron:0.48mg
2.65%
Vitamin K:2.64µg
2.51%
Magnesium:6.41mg
1.6%
Copper:0.02mg
1.1%
Source:Epicurious