Chestnut Crème Brûlée for the Holiday

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Chestnut Crème Brûlée for the Holiday
120 min.
8
595kcal

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Chestnut Crème Brûlée, a luxurious dessert that embodies the warmth and coziness of the holiday season. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is perfect for entertaining, elevating your dining experience to gourmet levels. With its rich chestnut flavor, creamy texture, and perfectly caramelized sugar top, this dish is sure to impress friends and family alike.

Imagine the silken custard melting in your mouth, complemented by the aromatic notes of cinnamon and the sweet nuttiness of crème de marrons. The process may take some time, but every step is a rewarding labor of love that will fill your home with enticing scents and joyful anticipation.

The beauty of this Chestnut Crème Brûlée lies not just in its taste, but also in its elegant presentation; the golden, glass-like sugar crust crackles delightfully when you tap into it, revealing the creamy treasure beneath. Perfect as a festive side dish or a standout finale to your holiday feast, this crème brûlée is a celebration of flavors that captures the essence of the season.

Gather your loved ones around the table, and let this exquisite dessert be the highlight of your holiday gatherings, creating precious memories with every delectable spoonful. Prepare to savor the holidays in style!

Ingredients

  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • 0.7 cup creme de marrons 
  • 12 large egg yolks 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • pinch kosher salt 
  • tablespoon sugar divided ()

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • blow torch
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine cream, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and cover.
  2. Let stand 15 minutes, then remove vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks.In the container of a blender, add egg yolks. Turn to low speed, and slowly pour in cream mixture.
  3. Add the creme de marrons and salt; blend until combined.Divide chestnut mixture evenly between 8 (6-ounce) ramekins.
  4. Place ramekins in a baking dish, and fill dish with water until about halfway up the ramekins.
  5. Bake until custard is set, about 45 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, let cool to room temperature in water; remove from water and refrigerate at least 1 hour.Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat oven to broil. Top each custard evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar. Broil in groups of 4 until sugar is melted andlightly browned, about 5 minutes. You may alternatively use a small blowtorch to individually brown each of them.Like this:Like Loading...

Nutrition Facts

Calories595kcal
Protein4.93%
Fat73.91%
Carbs21.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.39
Glycemic Load
8.74
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.100869532513%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:594.93kcal
29.75%
Fat:49.77g
76.57%
Saturated Fat:29.81g
186.3%
Carbohydrates:32.05g
10.68%
Net Carbohydrates:31.58g
11.49%
Sugar:30.64g
34.04%
Cholesterol:409.87mg
136.62%
Sodium:52.15mg
2.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.47g
14.94%
Vitamin A:2119.59IU
42.39%
Selenium:17.95µg
25.65%
Vitamin D:3.28µg
21.87%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.24%
Phosphorus:169.15mg
16.92%
Calcium:122.76mg
12.28%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.82%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.46%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.69%
Folate:42.04µg
10.51%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.83%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.61%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.05%
Iron:0.95mg
5.27%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.59%
Potassium:148.54mg
4.24%
Vitamin K:4.26µg
4.06%
Magnesium:10.57mg
2.64%
Copper:0.04mg
1.96%
Fiber:0.46g
1.86%
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