The Best Crème Brûlée Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients)

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Don't let its fancy French name fool you - this classic Crème Brûlée is surprisingly simple to make. With just four ingredients and some basic techniques, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert that never fails to impress. The contrast between the silky smooth custard and crackling caramelized sugar top makes this dessert pure magic. Why

The Best Crème Brûlée Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients)
Servings
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Oven (5 minutes)

  2. Preheat to 325°F (165°C)

  3. Position rack in center of oven

  4. Place ramekins in large baking dish

  5. Prepare the Cream (10 minutes)

  6. Heat cream in saucepan until almost simmering

  7. If using vanilla bean: split and scrape seeds into cream

  8. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes if using vanilla bean

  9. Mix the Custard Base (5 minutes)

  10. Whisk egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale

  11. Gradually whisk in warm cream

  12. Strain mixture through fine-mesh strainer

  13. Fill and Bake (35 minutes)

  14. Pour custard into ramekins

  15. Pour hot water into baking dish halfway up sides of ramekins

  16. Bake until set but still slightly jiggly (30-35 minutes)

  17. Centers should register 170°F on instant-read thermometer

  18. Chill (4 hours minimum)

  19. Remove from water bath

  20. Cool at room temperature 30 minutes

  21. Cover with plastic wrap

  22. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 3 days

  23. The Final Touch (5 minutes)

  24. Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons sugar evenly on each custard

  25. Use torch to caramelize until deep amber

  26. Let sugar harden 2-3 minutes before serving