Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
45 min.
4
294kcal

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Indulge in the luxurious delight of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, a classic dessert that perfectly balances creamy custard with a crisp, caramelized sugar topping. This elegant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a sophisticated dinner at home.

With its rich flavors and velvety texture, this crème brûlée is sure to impress your guests. The infusion of real vanilla bean elevates the taste, providing a depth of flavor that store-bought vanilla extract simply cannot match. Plus, this recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a taste of this decadent dessert.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves four, making it perfect for an intimate gathering or a romantic dinner. The process of caramelizing the sugar on top adds an interactive element to your dessert presentation, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills with a kitchen blow torch. If you don’t have one, don’t worry! A stovetop method is also provided, ensuring that you can achieve that signature crunchy topping.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée is a delightful way to end any meal. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that combines simplicity with sophistication, and watch as it becomes a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • large egg yolks 
  • cups milk 2% reduced-fat
  • 0.8 cup nonfat milk dry
  • Dash salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar divided
  •  vanilla pod split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • sieve
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • blow torch
  • stove

Directions

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat mixture over medium heat to 180 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil), stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove milk mixture from heat. Cover and steep 30 minutes. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into milk mixture; reserve bean for another use.
  4. Preheat oven to 30
  5. Combine 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add milk mixture to egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 (4-ounce) ramekins, custard cups, or shallow baking dishes.
  7. Place ramekins in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
  8. Bake at 300 for 25 minutes or until center barely moves when ramekin is touched.
  9. Remove ramekins from the pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Sift 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over each custard. Holding a kitchen blow torch about 2 inches from the top of each custard, heat the sugar, moving the torch back and forth, until sugar is completely melted and caramelized (about 1 minute).
  11. Serve crme brle immediately or within 1 hour.
  12. Note: If you don't have a kitchen blow torch, you can make the sugar topping on the stovetop.
  13. Place 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until golden. (Resist the urge to stir, since doing so may cause the sugar to crystallize.) Immediately pour the sugar mixture evenly over cold custards, spreading to form a thin layer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein19.84%
Fat22.05%
Carbs58.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.52
Glycemic Load
17.45
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.975217316462%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.38kcal
14.72%
Fat:7.28g
11.2%
Saturated Fat:3.22g
20.12%
Carbohydrates:43.19g
14.4%
Net Carbohydrates:43.19g
15.7%
Sugar:42.72g
47.46%
Cholesterol:197.54mg
65.85%
Sodium:193.93mg
8.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.74g
29.48%
Calcium:447.29mg
44.73%
Phosphorus:392.66mg
39.27%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
38.92%
Vitamin B12:1.86µg
31.06%
Selenium:18.76µg
26.8%
Vitamin D:3.39µg
22.62%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.31%
Vitamin A:855.78IU
17.12%
Potassium:586.98mg
16.77%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.52%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.29%
Folate:41.97µg
10.49%
Magnesium:38.58mg
9.65%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.28%
Iron:0.57mg
3.18%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin C:1.77mg
2.14%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.63%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.57%
Copper:0.03mg
1.56%
Source:My Recipes