Description
Classic French creme brulee tart delights with silky custard and caramelized sugar topping. Rich flavors and creamy texture promise an elegant dessert experience you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 cups (473 mL/16 fl oz) heavy cream
- ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (25 g/0.9 oz) granulated sugar for topping
- 2 vanilla beans, insides scraped
- ½ tsp (2.5 g/0.1 oz) salt
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Roll out dough to create a precise tart shell, pressing carefully into the pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator to firm up the structure and enhance flakiness.
- Blind Baking: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400°F. Line chilled crust with parchment paper and ceramic weights. Bake until edges turn golden, roughly 15-20 minutes. Remove weights and cool completely.
- Custard Creation: Infuse heavy cream with vanilla, dissolving sugar and adding a touch of salt. Whisk egg yolks until pale and smooth in a separate mixing bowl. Gradually introduce warm cream to yolks, stirring continuously to prevent scrambling.
- Custard Refinement: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to achieve silky perfection. Carefully pour the custard into the pre-baked tart shell, gently tapping to eliminate any air bubbles.
- Baking and Chilling: Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Bake until custard sets with a gentle wobble at the center. Transfer to refrigerator and chill thoroughly for several hours to allow complete setting.
- Caramelization Finale: Sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar across the surface. Use a culinary torch to transform the sugar into a gleaming, crisp amber crust. Serve immediately to maintain the dramatic contrast between crackling caramel and creamy custard base.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Shrinkage: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to minimize shrinking and maintain precise tart shape.
- Master Custard Technique: Temper egg yolks carefully by gradually adding warm cream to prevent scrambling, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
- Achieve Perfect Doneness: Look for a subtle wobble in the center of the custard when baking – this indicates ideal consistency without overcooking.
- Caramelization Pro Tip: Use a kitchen torch with sweeping motions to create an even, golden-brown sugar crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0.28 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg