Easy Creme Brulee

Mar 19, 2006 by ceejamon | 4 Comments

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Intro

Creme Brulee
Here’s proof that Creme Brulee is easy to make. It’s the perfect “just enough” dessert. Just a few bites of something sweet. It’s easy, can (and should) be made ahead of time, and it’s pretty impressive if you’re having guests over.

Info

  • Prep: 3+ hrs.
  • Cook: 30 mins. - 1 hr.
  • Serves: 6

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • vanilla
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • salt

Step 1

You will also need some custard cups or ramekins, too. And here are the tools you'll need: A whisk, a small bowl, and a medium mixing bowl that's microwave safe. You'll also need a roasting pan, an oven, and a microwave. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

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Step 2

Separate the 4 eggs. Put the yolks into the small bowl. Set aside for a minute.

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Step 3

Next, put 4 tablespoons of sugar into the mixing bowl.

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Step 4

Add 1 pint of heavy cream.

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Step 5

Stir gently with a whisk. You're not whipping this, just stirring. Next, put it into the microwave for 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar.

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Step 6

While that's going, whisk those yolks a bit. Just enough to break the yolks up and smooth it out some.

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Step 7

When your sugar-cream mix is done in the microwave, stir it a bit to make sure the sugar dissolves. Stir in the eggs and whisk it well. Add a dash of salt and a teaspoon of vanilla.

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Step 8

After it's well whisked, pour it into ramekins. Put the ramekins into a roasting pan.

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Step 9

You could fit another 2 ramekins in but I only had 4.

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Step 10

Put the roasting pan with ramekins into the oven. Pour in enough hot water to come up halfway on the ramekins. It doesn't have to be boiling, just hot. I normally do it straight out of the faucet.

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Step 11

Bake @ 350F for 40 minutes. They should still be jiggly when you pull them out. Don't worry about it. It will set up in the fridge, just like a cheesecake. Let them cool a bit and then pop them into the fridge. It's best to chill them overnight, but they're certainly edible after a few hours of chilling.

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Step 12

When you're ready to serve, get out a butane torch of some sort. I've got a nice one that came in a set with the ramekins. There are plenty of options. If all else fails, you can melt the sugar under the broiler.

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Step 13

Sprinkle on some sugar. I'm using plain sugar, but you can use brown sugar instead. Vanilla sugar is my favorite.

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Step 14

Torch it.

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Step 15

Let the creme brulee cool for just a minute, and enjoy.

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4 Comments

mdc1971

Feb 12, 2009

This recipe was SO easy and SO delicious.  It’s better than those I’ve tasted in many high end restaurants!!  Great Valentine treat for you honey!!

krystlsui

May 17, 2009

when you placed your sugar heavy cream mixture in the microwave, what is the temp setting used for 2 mins?

kimberly

Feb 14, 2010

We have made this recipe and others many times. We have even made several recipes on the same day and taste tested the differences, This recipe is the best and by far the easiest. It works every time! Do not look further, if you love creme brulee, you will need to try this recipe! Hooray for the person who posted it, share the love!

jenifer

Mar 05, 2010

This recipe was so easy and it came out perfect and delicious!

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