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Dreams Creme Brulee

Irresistible Dreams Creme Brulee for Your Next Indulgence

Indulge in Dreams Creme Brulee, a classic French dessert featuring silky vanilla-infused custard topped with a crunchy caramel shell.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Ingredients
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free option.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Do not substitute with whole eggs.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Used for sweetening and caramelizing.
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean Use Madagascar vanilla for best results.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
Caramel Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For caramelizing on top.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • fine sieve
  • ramekins
  • Baking Dish
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 vanilla bean in a medium saucepan over medium heat and heat until just boiling.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 egg yolks, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl.
  6. Evenly distribute the strained custard into ramekins and place in a baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Cool ramekins at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top of each ramekin and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
  10. Let the caramel cool for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill custard for at least 2 hours before caramelizing. Over-baking may affect the smooth texture.

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