Easy Creme Brulee
This 4 ingredient Easy Creme Brulee is a super rich and creamy custard recipe that is topped with a thin layer of crisp and crunchy sugary caramel that is so fun to crack with a spoon, then you get to devour it!
Servings: 4 Regular Sized Ramekins
Calories:
Ingredients
Creme Brulee Recipe
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Caramelized Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for sugary caramel topping
Instructions
How to Make Creme Brulee Recipe
- In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until hot to scald the milk. Small bubbles will appear just along the edge of the pan. Remove hot milk from heat.
- Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolks, ⅓ cup sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Gradually add the hot cream to the egg yolk mixture a little at a time, whisking well after each addition. To make sure there is no cooked egg in your custard, you can pour the cooked custard into a fine strainer, but there shouldn't be much if you were whisking well. Pour strained mixture into a pourable container and pour custard into ramekins.
- Place filled ramekins in a large baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water so that it comes ¾ of the way up the sides of the ramekins. Be careful not to get any water in the custard!
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 30-45 minutes. Baking times will depend on how deep the custard is in the ramekins. (Smaller ramekins for shorter baking time and deeper custard for longer baking time). The top will appear set but underneath it will still jiggle.
- Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled. Make ahead refrigerate up to 3 days.
How to Get Caramelized Sugar
- Sprinkle each custard with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and torch or broil just until caramelized. Serve immediately or chill to serve later.
- Garnish with fresh fruits, whipped cream or shaved chocolate.