Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Indulge in a decadent treat with this rich and creamy chocolate creme brulee recipe. It's a sweet and crunchy dessert to make any day special.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces baking chocolate finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the cream, chocolate, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla. Mix a small amount of the hot chocolate filling into the egg yolk mixture. Slowly pour the entire egg yolk mixture into the pan, stirring constantly.
- Divide the mixture among four (6-ounce) ramekins. Place the ramekins in a baking pan. Add 1 inch of boiling water to the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and place on a rack to cool for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the custards. Heat the sweetener with a torch or under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the sweetener is browned. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- Pay attention to your cooking temperature and time. Overcooking your custard at too high of heat can cause it to turn grainy and dry.
- Once you've caramelized the sugar topping, let it sit for a few minutes until it cools slightly. Then put the custard into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving so that it has time to set properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1059IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg