Creme brulee for two recipe that is perfect for Valentines Day! Easy to make ahead and serve on a date night at home.
When I began scaling this recipe down to make just 2 ramekins instead of 6, I assumed it would be an easy job. After cutting everything in half and tasting the results, I knew I was so very wrong.
Eggs are tricky things when youre changing recipes. I imagine eggs cause trouble to anyone who is a recipe developer, not just someone like me who is trying to cut them in half yet still have the recipe turn out identical to the original!
It turns out that even with the cream and sugar amounts cut in half, we still needed an extra egg yolk to create the thick, luscious custard that you know and love in creme brulee.
Easy enough, right? Just 3 egg yolks for 2 small ramekins of creme brulee. Check my ways to use leftover egg whites here.
Creme brûlée is made of eggs, cream, sugar, and vanilla! That’s it! It makes a delicious custard-like filling that you put into a dish (called a ramekin) and let set. Then you torch it to get that crispy top.
What does Creme Brulee taste like?
Creme Brulee tastes like the best vanilla pudding you have ever eaten. The pudding part is a rich custard with plenty of egg yolks and a luscious texture, and the crispy sugar crust on top is everyone’s favorite.
What is Creme Brulee?
Creme Brulee is a French baked custard that has a crisp sugar crust on top. The top is a thin layer of crispy sugar, but underneath is a soft, luscious smoother-than-pudding custard. It’s heaven in a dish, respectfully.
Easy and Amazing Creme Brulee Recipe | Preppy Kitchen
FAQ
Does creme brulee have raw eggs?
What is creme brulee base made of?
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Alternative names
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Burned cream, Burnt cream, Trinity cream, Cambridge burnt cream
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Region or state
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France, England, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal
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Serving temperature
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Room temperature
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Main ingredients
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Cream, sugar, egg or egg yolks, vanilla
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Cookbook: Crème brûlée Media: Crème brûlée
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Why does my creme brulee look like scrambled egg?
Why does my creme brulee taste eggy?
Does Creme Brulee have sugar?
Most creme brulee recipes will also contain some sugar in the cream + egg yolk custard at the bottom. The sugar adds a little bit of sweetness, but also supports the egg yolks in creating that creamy texture. Dissolve sugar in cream – to make it smooth and without any grittiness
Is it easy to make a creme brûlée?
Yes, it really is this easy. Best ratio: Heavy cream and egg yolks are the key ingredients in crème brûlée. It took a little bit of testing to figure out the best ratio, but I loved 5 egg yolks with 3 cups of heavy cream the most. This produces a VERY creamy and lush crème brûlée.
Do egg yolks make Creme Brulee?
The yolks of an egg contain a considerable amount of fats, about 35%. These add creaminess to the creme brulee, just like the fat in the cream. But, egg yolks contain two other crucial ingredients. First of all, egg yolks contain lecithin. Lecithin helps water and fat to mix. It’s an emulsifier.
How do you make a creme brûlée with eggs?
Use real vanilla extract: Pure vanilla is a must when making crème brûlée. The combination of cream, vanilla, and egg yolks results in a super rich, thick custard. If you use imitation vanilla, the flavor won’t be as strong. How to bring eggs to room temperature: Room temperature eggs combine easier with the sugar for a creamier filling.