Lemon Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Lemon Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries
300 min.
8
489kcal

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Indulge in the delightful decadence of Lemon Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries, a sweet treat that truly embodies the essence of sophisticated dessert-making. This vegetarian and gluten-free masterpiece is perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or simply enjoying a luxurious snack at home. With a luscious creamy texture kissed by the zesty brightness of fresh lemons, each spoonful offers an exquisite burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the rich, velvety custard topped with a perfectly caramelized crust that shatters with each bite, revealing the smooth lemony goodness beneath. The addition of ripe, juicy raspberries macerated in Chambord or crème de cassis not only provides a beautiful visual contrast but also infuses a delightful berry essence that complements the lemon beautifully. This dish combines elegance with comfort, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, be it an appetizer, a starter, or a charming close to a special meal.

What’s more, this impressive dessert comes together with a few simple steps, though it requires a touch of patience as it chills and sets. The end result? A stunning culinary creation that showcases your culinary skills. So gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself and your friends to a divine experience with this Lemon Crème Brûlée topped with Fresh Berries – a dessert that's bound to leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup crème de cassis (black-raspberry liqueur) (black-currant liqueur)
  • large egg yolks 
  • teaspoons brown sugar 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • pint raspberries fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange eight 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  2. Combine cream and lemon peel in heavy small saucepan and bring to simmer.
  3. Whisk sugar and yolks in large bowl until thick, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture, then vanilla and salt.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes. Strain custard, then divide among cups.
  5. Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of cups.
  6. Bake custards until just set in center, about 55 minutes.
  7. Remove custards from water bath; chill uncovered until firm, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  8. Preheat broiler.
  9. Place custard cups on baking sheet. Strain brown sugar through small sieve onto custards, dividing equally. Broil until sugar melts and browns, about 2 minutes. Chill until topping is hard and crisp, at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  10. Combine raspberries and liqueur in bowl.
  11. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Spoon berry mixture atop custards.

Nutrition Facts

Calories489kcal
Protein4.35%
Fat66.64%
Carbs29.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.01
Glycemic Load
13.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.102173805237%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
27.07mg
Petunidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.78mg
Malvidin
0.08mg
Pelargonidin
0.58mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.77mg
Epigallocatechin
0.27mg
Epicatechin
2.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488.83kcal
24.44%
Fat:36.07g
55.49%
Saturated Fat:21.76g
136.03%
Carbohydrates:35.33g
11.78%
Net Carbohydrates:31.35g
11.4%
Sugar:30.44g
33.82%
Cholesterol:238.55mg
79.52%
Sodium:105.54mg
4.59%
Alcohol:2.26g
100%
Alcohol %:1.48%
100%
Protein:5.3g
10.61%
Vitamin A:1515.97IU
30.32%
Vitamin C:17.64mg
21.39%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.56%
Fiber:3.98g
15.91%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.53%
Selenium:10.13µg
14.47%
Vitamin D:2.12µg
14.11%
Phosphorus:119.46mg
11.95%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.12%
Calcium:95.55mg
9.56%
Folate:34.81µg
8.7%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.13%
Vitamin K:7.56µg
7.2%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.52%
Potassium:199.4mg
5.7%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.62%
Magnesium:20.79mg
5.2%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.1%
Iron:0.9mg
5%
Copper:0.08mg
4.05%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.02%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.19%
Source:Epicurious