Description
Silky French Coffee Crème Brûlée whispers pure indulgence with rich espresso notes dancing through creamy custard. Caramelized sugar shatters like delicate glass, revealing a luxurious dessert that invites you to savor each exquisite spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Coffee Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (espresso or coffee beans)
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Arrange four 6-ounce ramekins inside a roasting pan, preparing for a water bath. Heat the oven to 325F (163C).
- Combine heavy cream and ground coffee in a saucepan, gently warming over medium heat. Allow the mixture to infuse its rich flavors by steeping for 10 minutes after reaching a soft simmer.
- Create a silky egg base by whisking egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, smooth consistency.
- Carefully strain the coffee-infused cream through a fine-mesh sieve into the egg mixture, continuously whisking to prevent any potential curdling.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, ensuring it is thoroughly blended into the creamy custard.
- Distribute the fragrant custard evenly across the prepared ramekins, filling each to approximately three-quarters full.
- Pour hot water into the roasting pan, submerging the ramekins halfway to create a gentle cooking environment.
- Bake the delicate custards for 40-45 minutes, watching for a set texture with a subtle center jiggle that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the custards to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to chill and firm.
- Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of light brown sugar across each custard’s surface and caramelize using a kitchen torch until the sugar turns golden and crisp.
Notes
- Brew Coffee Carefully choose high-quality ground coffee to enhance the rich, deep flavor profile of the creme brulee.
- Control Steeping Time precisely to prevent the coffee from becoming bitter or overpowering the delicate custard texture.
- Consider Alternative Milks like coconut or almond for a dairy-free version that maintains the creamy consistency.
- Adjust Sugar Levels by using alternative sweeteners such as monk fruit or stevia for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 447
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg