Description
Master the art of making this elegant French dessert, featuring a smooth vanilla custard topped with a crisp layer of caramelized sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)
- 5–6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Approx. 1/4 cup extra granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Hot water for water bath
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and heat the heavy cream with the vanilla.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Temper egg yolks with warm cream, then strain the mixture.
- Pour custard into ramekins and set them in a baking pan with hot water.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, ensuring they jiggle slightly.
- Cool in water bath, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a torch to caramelize.
Notes
Ensure not to overbake to avoid rubbery texture. Use a kitchen torch for best results in caramelizing sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg