Description
A luxurious dessert that blends the richness of coffee and cream with a crunchy caramel top, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup brewed coffee or espresso
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and brewed coffee over medium heat, warming without boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.
- Slowly drizzle the hot coffee mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously.
- Stir in vanilla extract and strain the mixture through a fine sieve.
- Pour the custard evenly into ramekins and place them in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set, and centers jiggle slightly.
- Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Notes
Ensure to chill the crème brûlée for at least 4 hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crème brûlée, dessert, coffee dessert, rich dessert, French dessert