Easy Crème Brûlée

Name: Easy Crème Brûlée
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) 35% cream; 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar; 1 egg; 3 egg yolks; 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar; 6 strawberries or other small berries to garnish

Discover how simple it is to make classic crème brûlée at home with this easy recipe. Rich cream, vanilla, and a caramelized sugar topping come together for a smooth and irresistible dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this crème brûlée is sure to impress.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 5 min

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups (560 mL) 35% cream
1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar
1 egg
3 egg yolks
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar
6 strawberries or other small berries to garnish

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Preparation

In small saucepan heat cream over medium heat just until small bubbles begin to form around edges; remove from heat.

In medium bowl whisk sugar with egg, egg yolks and vanilla until well blended. Gradually whisk hot cream into egg mixture until blended.

Ladle into 6 lightly buttered (6 oz/175 mL) ovenproof custard cups. Place in baking dish filled with water so that it reaches halfway up sides of cups.

Bake in preheated 350 °F (180 °C) oven 30 to 35 min or until a knife inserted in center of custard comes out nearly clean (center will be jiggly). Remove from hot water; refrigerate until cold.

Just before serving, place custard cups on baking sheet. Sprinkle custard with brown sugar. Broil about 3 in (7.5 cm) from broiler for about 1 min, or until sugar melts and turns golden (watch carefully so sugar doesn't burn). Remove from oven, serve topped with strawberry.