Creme Brulee
Classic vanilla custard with a crisp caramelized sugar crust, served with orange compote, a chocolate cone, and a mint garnish.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup orange compote
- 1 small chocolate cone
- 2 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F and place ramekins in a baking dish.
- 2
Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar until pale, then stir in cream and vanilla.
- 3
Strain custard into ramekins and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
- 4
Bake 35-40 minutes until set but jiggly; chill for at least 2 hours.
- 5
Sprinkle remaining sugar evenly over custards and caramelize with a torch.
- 6
Top each with orange compote, a chocolate cone, mint, and powdered sugar.
Tools you’ll need
- kitchen torch
- ramekins
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- fine mesh strainer
- baking dish
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