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Perfect Creamy Classic Crème Brûlée Recipe with Real Vanilla Bean Easy Steps

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A classic French dessert featuring a smooth, creamy custard infused with real vanilla bean and topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients and a gentle baking method.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 5 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: pinch of cornstarch for firmer custard
  • Optional dairy-free: substitute heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan. Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the cream, then add the pod as well. Warm over medium heat just until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the warm vanilla cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  5. Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl or measuring cup.
  6. Divide the custard evenly among 4 to 6 ramekins, filling nearly to the top.
  7. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set but slightly wobbly in the center.
  9. Remove ramekins from the water bath and cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of sugar evenly over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, golden-brown crust. Let harden for a minute or two.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to avoid curdling. Strain custard for smooth texture. Use a kitchen torch for best caramelization results. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Optional cornstarch can be added for firmer custard. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk.

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Keywords: crème brûlée, classic dessert, vanilla bean, creamy custard, caramelized sugar, French dessert, easy crème brûlée

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