Blackberry Crème Brûlée Recipe
A classic French dessert featuring a rich, creamy custard infused with vanilla and topped with a caramelized sugar crust, complemented by fresh blackberries for a burst of fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours including chilling
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Custard
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Heat the cream: In a medium saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat to avoid boiling.
- Whisk yolks and sugar: In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened. Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Bake the custards: Pour the custard mixture evenly into 4-6 ramekins. Place the ramekins in a large baking dish and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (162°C) for 40-45 minutes or until the custard is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill the custards: Remove the ramekins from the water bath and cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the custard to fully set.
- Prepare the topping and garnish: Before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over the chilled custards. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp. Allow the caramelized sugar to harden for a minute, then top each creme brûlée with fresh blackberries.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure even blending.
- Do not boil the cream; overheating can cause the custard to curdle.
- Use a kitchen torch carefully to avoid burning the sugar or ramekin edges.
- Blackberries can be gently warmed or used fresh depending on preference.
- Crème brûlée is best consumed within 1 day of torching for optimal texture.
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