Ingredients
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3 large egg yolks
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.
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Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; gradually whisk hot cream into egg yolk mixture (a little at a time to prevent the mixture from scrambling), whisking continuously until combined.
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Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler. Cook, gently stirring with a wooden spoon, until cream mixture thickens enough to easily coat the back of the spoon.
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Pour hot cream into a heat-proof baking dish or individual ramekins set on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets but has a slight jiggle, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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To make the topping: Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème brûlée.
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Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.
Cook’s Note
You can cook the crème brûlée in a water bath if you prefer. Place baking dish (or ramekins) in a deep roasting pan; pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Bake in preheated oven until just set, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 320 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 320 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 73% |
| Cholesterol 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 54mg | 4% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 84mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
