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Japanese Creme Brulee

A delightful twist on the classic creme brulee with a hint of Japanese flavors.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 5 Egg Yolks
  • ½ cup Sugar plus extra for caramelizing

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and milk. Heat until just about to boil, then remove from heat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Slowly add the hot cream mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the mixture into ramekins. Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the centers are just set. Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each custard. Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Crème Brûlée, Japanese Dessert
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