Toffee Crème Brûlée
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Toffee Crème Brûlée is a rich custard dessert featuring heavy cream, egg yolks, butter and toffee bits, topped with a crisp caramelised sugar layer. This elegant pudding takes 25 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook, making it ideal for those seeking an impressive dinner party dessert or special treat. The combination of granulated and brown sugars creates a distinctive toffee flavour throughout.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 800 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gbrown sugar
- 6large egg yolks
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 400 gtoffee bits
- 6 gsalt
- 2 mLpure vanilla extract
- 2 gbaking soda
- 1tart pan(for baking)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
Tip: Use a convection setting for even browning.
- 2
Combine cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
Tip: Don't let the mixture boil.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Tip: Temper the eggs by slowly pouring the warm cream mixture into the eggs.
- 5
Add the unsalted butter to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Be patient and keep whisking until the mixture is emulsified.
- 6
Pour the mixture into 6 ramekins or small baking dishes.
Tip: Fill each ramekin about 3/4 of the way full.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Tip: Don't overbake, as this can cause the crème brûlée to become too firm.
- 8
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Tip: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 9
Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over the top of each ramekin.
Tip: Caramelize the sugar by using a kitchen torch or placing the ramekins under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- 10
Serve the toffee crème brûlée chilled, with the caramelized sugar on top.
Tip: This dessert is best enjoyed within a day or two of making.
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