Description
A luscious dessert blending rich coffee flavor with smooth custard and a crisp caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and coffee over medium-low heat until simmering.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl.
- Pour the custard into ramekins and place them in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the ramekins.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or fresh raspberries for contrast. Store leftovers in the fridge without caramelizing the sugar until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: crème brûlée, coffee dessert, French dessert, easy dessert recipe, creamy dessert