Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée

French · Recipe

Silky vanilla custard topped with a crisp caramelised sugar crust.

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About this dish

French cuisine

Ingredients

  • 500ml double cream
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 100g sugar
  • Extra sugar for topping

Description

Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert offering contrast between cool cream and brittle topping.

Instructions

  1. Infuse cream with vanilla, then mix with yolks and sugar.
  2. Pour into ramekins and bake in a water bath at 150°C for 30–35 minutes.
  3. Chill, then sprinkle sugar and caramelise with a torch.