Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My go to dessert for impressing guests is this chocolate crème brûlée, and honestly, it's easier than you'd think. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have an elegant finale on the table without spending all evening in the kitchen. Dark chocolate brings not only that rich, sophisticated flavor but also contains antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a little bit virtuous. The beauty of this recipe is how simple the ingredient list is, yet it delivers restaurant quality results every single time. Trust me, your friends will be asking for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate(broken into small pieces)
- 400 mlheavy cream(chilled)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(divided)
- 4 egglarge egg yolks(room temperature)
- 100 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 1 tspvanilla extract(high-quality)
- 1 pinchsalt(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
Tip: Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and salt (if using).
Tip: Use a whisk to ensure even sugar dissolving.
- 3
Bring the cream mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Tip: Be careful not to boil.
- 4
Remove from heat and add in the melted butter, dark chocolate pieces, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
- 5
Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the bottom of the saucepan.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
Tip: Use room temperature egg yolks for better emulsification.
- 7
Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Tip: This is where the magic happens!
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