Chocolate Creme Brulee

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Chocolate Creme Brulee
45 min.
4
694kcal

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Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of Chocolate Crème Brûlée, a dessert that perfectly marries the luxurious flavors of bittersweet chocolate with the creamy texture of a classic custard. This gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, with its glossy caramelized sugar topping that crackles delightfully under the spoon. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved dessert, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this decadent dessert serves four, making it an ideal choice for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends. With each serving clocking in at 694 calories, you can savor every bite without guilt. The combination of heavy cream, egg yolks, and bittersweet chocolate creates a luscious custard that is both satisfying and sophisticated.

What sets this Chocolate Crème Brûlée apart is the thrilling experience of caramelizing the sugar on top. Using a handheld kitchen torch or a broiler, you can achieve that perfect golden crust that adds a delightful crunch to the smooth custard beneath. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this elegant dessert that is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • large egg yolk 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • ramekin
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Heat creamand 1/4 cup sugar in a smallsaucepan over medium heat,stirring, until sugar dissolvesand the cream just begins tosimmer.
  2. Add chocolate, andwhisk until melted and smooth.
  3. Whisk remaining 3 tablespoonssugar with the egg yolksin a medium bowl. Slowly pourcream mixture into yolk mixture,whisking constantly. Straincustard through a fine sieve.
  4. Pour custard into four 4-ounceramekins.
  5. Transfer ramekins toa roasting pan, and fill pan withenough boiling water to reachhalfway up the sides of ramekins.
  6. Bake until custards are justset, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.Carefully remove from water,and let custards cool.
  7. Assemble the cremes brulees: Refrigerate for 1 hour. Top each with 1 tablespoon sugar. Hold asmall handheld kitchen torch at a 90-degree angle 3 to 4 inches from surface of custard. Moveflame back and forth until surface is caramelized. Alternatively, broil custards on top rack untilcaramelized, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories694kcal
Protein4.59%
Fat72.74%
Carbs22.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.05
Glycemic Load
17.1
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.058260917664%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:694.01kcal
34.7%
Fat:57.05g
87.77%
Saturated Fat:34.22g
213.87%
Carbohydrates:40.01g
13.34%
Net Carbohydrates:38.26g
13.91%
Sugar:36.08g
40.08%
Cholesterol:365.28mg
121.76%
Sodium:44.76mg
1.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:18.81mg
6.27%
Protein:8.1g
16.19%
Vitamin A:2066.66IU
41.33%
Selenium:17.45µg
24.94%
Phosphorus:208.77mg
20.88%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.66%
Vitamin D:3.05µg
20.34%
Copper:0.3mg
15.21%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.19%
Calcium:119.76mg
11.98%
Magnesium:47.89mg
11.97%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.81%
Iron:2.09mg
11.63%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.74%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.04%
Zinc:1.36mg
9.04%
Folate:35.78µg
8.95%
Potassium:260.73mg
7.45%
Fiber:1.75g
7%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.17%
Vitamin K:5.53µg
5.27%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.55%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.32%