{"id":"creme_brulee_def11dd64e","slug":"classic-creme-brulee","title":"Classic Crème Brûlée","description":"A quintessential French dessert featuring a rich, velvety vanilla custard base topped with a crisp, glass-like layer of caramelized sugar.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":315,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500ml heavy cream","name":"Cream","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"at least 36% fat","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 vanilla bean","name":"Vanilla Bean","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"split and seeds scraped","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"5 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolks only","notes":"room temperature","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"100g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"for the custard","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 tablespoons granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"for the caramelized topping","group":"Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"kosher salt preferred","group":"Custard","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C). Place four 6-ounce ramekins in a high-sided baking dish.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, and the bean pod. Heat over medium-high heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes, then remove the pod.","group":"Infusing Cream","title":"Combine the heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, and the bean pod","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Infusing Cream"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 100g (1/2 cup) sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is slightly pale.","group":"Custard Base","title":"Whisk together the egg yolks, 100g sugar, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gradually pour the warm cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.","group":"Mixing","title":"Gradually pour the warm cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, then pour evenly into the ramekins. Place the baking dish in the oven and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.","group":"Baking","title":"Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the water bath and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.","group":"Chilling","title":"Bake for 40 to 45 minutes","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Just before serving, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of sugar over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard, golden-brown crust.","group":"Finishing","title":"Just before serving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure the water for the water bath is hot but not boiling when it goes into the oven. Chill the custard for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to ensure it sets properly before torching.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["ramekins","baking dish","kitchen torch","fine-mesh sieve","whisk","saucepan"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"ramekin","note":"Standard 6 oz ramekins"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The custard can be baked and chilled up to 2 days in advance. Do not add the sugar crust until right before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap once cooled.","reheatingNotes":"Not recommended for reheating; served cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcreme_brulee_def11dd64e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=229a7e14-8a1e-4b4c-8eaf-06fd3b4b0e6e","imageAlt":"Classic Crème Brûlée — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["vanilla","custard","french","fancy","classic","gluten-free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Crème Brûlée","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:05:07.271Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:05:07.271Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"scone_18b5c7aa9a","slug":"classic-british-scones","title":"Classic British Scones","description":"A traditional Western European snack that is light, fluffy, and slightly crumbly. 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