Restaurant Style Crème Brûlée

Recipe by Everyday Food

A silky, vanilla‑infused custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust, made with just five core ingredients. This restaurant‑style Crème Brûlée is baked in a gentle water bath and finished with a kitchen torch for that perfect crackly top.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 16m
Prep
43m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 13m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.71
Per serving:$0.96

Critical Success Points

  • Do not let the cream boil; it will break.
  • Temper the egg yolks slowly to avoid scrambling.
  • Bake in a gentle water bath at low temperature for a silky texture.
  • Caramelize the sugar evenly with a torch or broiler.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot cream can cause severe burns – handle with care.
  • Use the kitchen torch in a well‑ventilated area; keep flammable objects away.
  • Water bath can be heavy and hot; use oven mitts when moving the pan.

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