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Crème brûlée Tart

Recipe by Hervé Cooking

A decadent tart that combines a crisp shortcrust pastry with the silky sweetness of a crème brûlée. Easy to prepare, it comes together in just over an hour and will surprise your guests with its contrast of textures and glossy caramel.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
1h 4m
Prep
52m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 10m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.57
Per serving:$0.93

Critical Success Points

  • Dough resting (30 min)
  • Blind bake to avoid soggy crust
  • Temper the hot cream with egg yolks
  • Caramelizing the sugar without burning it

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot cream carefully to avoid burns.
  • Use the kitchen torch in a well‑ventilated area.
  • Do not leave the oven unattended during caramelization.

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