Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Learn how to make silky-smooth vanilla bean crème brûlée at home using whole milk with this easy recipe. Rich custard, real vanilla, and a crisp caramelized topping make it unforgettable.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: creme brulee

Servings: people

Calories: 271kcal

Equipment

4 Ramekins
1 glass baking dish

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1-2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
1/8 tsp salt
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a saucepan, combine the milk, vanilla bean, and salt and cook over medium low heat until just hot. Let that sit for a few minutes to steep the vanilla bean, before removing those from the pot.
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light in color. Slowly pour about a quarter of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking quickly. Add that mixture to the milk and stir to combine.
Place four ramekins into a glass baking dish and carefully pour the custard mixture into those ramekins.
Fill the baking dish halfway up the sides of the ramekins with boiling water.
Carefully transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the centers are barely set. Look at the last video to see the "giggle".
Transfer to the fridge to cool for several hours or a couple days.
Once ready to serve, sprinkle each ramekin with a thin layer granulated sugar and use a torch to caramelize the tops. If you don't have a torch you can use a broiler in your oven, but watch very carefully so it doesn't burn.

Notes

Nutritional data is an estimate only.

These may not be as thick as regular creme brulee because we are using whole milk, but they will still taste amazing.

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