Remember when I told you about those cute little creme brulee dishes I got? Well………
I finally managed to create a recipe to use them for and I’m pretty excited to share it because it’s so simple. Slight confession here, this is yet another first for me. I’ve always been a little intimidated to try it at home because it seemed too fancy and complicated for any of the humble little kitchens I’ve cooked in over the past few years.
Sure, the traditional method of stirring the custard slowly over the stove can be only too easy to mess up, but not with this recipe. I’m pretty sure I’ve broken some culinary laws with this one actually. You know what though? I’m just gonna go with it because I’m not apologizing for it. Are you curious what the secret to making these so quickly is?
It’s pretty simple really, all you need is a blender or food processor, which I’m sure you probably already have in your kitchen. Literally, all you do is throw the ingredients into it, pour the mixture into your dishes, and bake until done. Of course, then you can’t forget the brulee part, but that’s not too hard. I used a kitchen torch, but if you don’t have one you can use the broiler in your oven to get the tops pretty well “bruleed”. The only drawback to that method is that it takes a bit longer but it’s not that big of a difference.
If you’ve been following for any amount of time you’ll probably be able to guess one of my favorite things about this recipe. So I’ve been testing out some recipes involving meringue recently and I’ve had a ton of leftover egg yolks. Well, this was the perfect way to use them. I don’t know about you but I am always excited to find new ways to avoid wasting food.
This is also the best excuse to make a new dessert, right? You’re “being thrifty”. Well, I’m definitely using this excuse. Not that you really need one though, because as soon as you share this no one will care. De-lish!
The Easiest Creme Brulee Ever
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Take the intimidation out of this classic dessert with a super easy method. Creme brulee is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
6 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups half & half
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and grease 6 (4-inch) creme brulee dishes (or 12 smaller ones)
Combine all of the ingredients for the custard in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly into the dishes and place them in a large cake pan or baking sheet with an edge that's at least 1-inch tall. (you want enough height to be able to surround the dishes with water about halfway up) Place the pan or tray into the heated oven and pour a few cups of water in until you've got enough to come halfway up the dishes' sides. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until the tops are starting to darken and the custard is solid.
Remove them from the oven and carefully remove from the water bath to a cooling rack. If you are using a torch for the topping then allow them to cool completely. If using the broiler element on your oven turn it on, dump the water from baking tray, and place the creme brulee dishes back on the tray. Sprinkle the additional sugar over the tops and bake on broil for 4-5 minutes watching very carefully, until the sugar on the tops begins to bubble and caramelize. Remove them from oven and cool completely.
Once cool to the touch, cover the dishes and place them in the fridge to chill for about 2 hours or up to overnight. If you chose the broil method they're ready to serve when chilled. If you're using a torch, remove them from fridge when ready to serve and sprinkle the additional sugar on the tops and individually caramelize the sugar on the top of each dish with torch. Serve and enjoy.
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I love Creme Brulee! Yum.
Thanks @tesscooks4u!
you are a cute girl! I like you and i always appreciate your words.
omg imma so do it
Very nice i like it
Great!
Wonderful photography. Can smell the taste of food out of them. Thanks for sharing such great work.
looking very delicious!! From where I can buy the gun to burn the surface? @gringalicious
Thanks @a-sreshthota. I know you can buy them online. I'm sure Amazon has them.
Thanks....:)
we get them from grocery stores
wow amazing food tnx for sharing
Always my pleasure @gorgiousman
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good evening @gringalicious! I had no idea that Cream Brulee could be so simple and easy to make..and yet look so delicious. Great job on another winner, my mouth is watering!
Oh, you flatter me @janton.
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as always, amazing food photography, just phenomenal
So sweet of you @noboxes!
so beautifully done, these look amazing
You're just too sweet @mamaloves!
hmmm...yummy...very good reciept you share, i love it
I'm so pleased to hear it, thanks @boly!
Youre wellcome @grungalicious
Youre wellcome @gringalicious
Creme Brûlée is one of my all time favorite desserts! Watching you use the torch was fun and oddly satisfying...maybe it’s because I’d love to have one in our kitchen.
Haha, yes I've had a little too much fun with it perhaps. Thanks @vermillionfox. Oh, and you should definitely get one.
I’ll convince @kommienezuspadt that he’ll look really cool making desserts with a torch. I’m sure it’ll be an easy sell! 😄
Simple recipe. I will try it out.
I hope you enjoy it @amelin!
Mhhmmm, this looks delicious. Do you also have some recipes with Chia? As a salad or cold food? I love Chia but cannot find good recipes. Maybe you have a good idea :-). Sunny greetings from Bali
I do actually. Recently I shared this recipe https://steemit.com/photography/@gringalicious/goji-berry-banana-chia-breakfast-jars-food-photo-shoot. Thanks @oceanpris!
Thank you very much @gringalicious, exactly after such a recipe I was looking for. We spent a few days with the family in Singapore and then we made some trips here in Bali....that's why I missed your post unfortunately. Thanks so much and sunny greetings
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Gracias @carloshernandez!
Yummers! Thanks for sharing.
I love to @justcassy!
OMG! OMG! OMG!
One of my favourite food! (Yes, I didn't say dessert! hahaha)
If I can really do this at home, it will definitely by always available in my kitchen la...
Thanks again and will test this recipe out!
awesome! thank you so much for sharing this recipe, would have a try soon and let you know how is my first attempt for this =)
That's looking beautifully ready to be served wow :D
this tastes so good.........i love creme brulee.
This I must make. I have also always felt intimidated but my teenage son has a torch and he will love to make this. I will try to post the results this weekend!!!
looks very yummy,may i take a bite?
so sorry for the 6 day delay in responding, thanks so much for commenting @hanseljoy
OMG, stop it!!! That's my absolute favorite desert! :D
Quite a result for your first time!
The recipe does look pretty simple... What is the "2 1/2 cups half & half", though?
This is your first? Like really, your first? This is impressive. You are really impressive.
Hahahaha you are a rule breaker, you like breaking rules, but does it matter? No, it doesn't, because they always turn out great and it is hard to tell if it is your first or if you broke any rules to achieve it. I am the taster, so I know better. Hahaha.
Good one. This is a perfect breakfast and I love it. Good one my friend.
Packed your bags yet?
i missed your food recipe so much wow this is awesome
so sorry for the 6 day delay in responding, thanks so much for commenting @cutiepie
looking so good and also increasing wish to eat😍😍
this is beautiful and the spoon fitted inside very creative
so sorry for the 6 day delay in responding, thanks so much for commenting @cityslicker
Crème brûlée is one of my favourite desserts! I have never made it, because it seems so fancy and complicated, but your recipe so simple! I'll make it soon! 😊
Wow! Sound delicious definitely worth trying!
so sorry for the 6 day delay in responding, thanks so much for commenting @cp123
Looks heavenly
Another one of my favorites!
always so kind Old Dog. By the way, the cards arrived. I am going to make a post about it, THANKS SO MUCH!
Wow, I didn't think it was going to be THAT easy, I assumed it would at least be a bit more time consuming! No excuse not to try this one, especially since my Brother in law absolutely loves brulee!
so sorry for the 6 day delay in responding, thanks so much for commenting @skiesandsports and I do hope you give it a try
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It looks so delicious, yummy . It will try this one time in my home . I am fond of eating delicious recipes especially like these ones
so sorry for the 6 day delay in responding, thanks so much for commenting @arbazbutt
Hi dear gringa! I didn’t know that we can make creme brûlée so easy and so simple in this recipe! Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, so sorry for the 6 day delay @creativewoman and thanks for all of your support
@gringalicious great :)
thanks
Creme Brulee is one of my favourite deserts, I love the sound when you brake the surface.
Also your photography is beautiful, really would like to find time to try my hand into food styling and photography. :)
thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, so sorry for the 6 day delay @thefoxberry
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looks awsome! Watch out my new post about coconut cupcakes
aw cool, your posting your post on mine
I like the delicious content. Upvote.
Thanks for sharing
thanks for stopping by
Wow, this is my favorite food made from flour and sweet potatoes
did you make this on your own
yup
thanks
Looks amazing, thanks for sharing!
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