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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee for Two
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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee For Two

The easiest 5-ingredient Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee For Two - it's the perfect Valentine's Day dessert!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 825kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar divided use
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Additional granulated sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, add heavy cream and 3 tablespoons of sugar over medium-low heat.
  • Bring the cream mixture to a light simmer (it will begin to steam) and then remove it from heat. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking to combine. Add another 2 tablespoons, whisking to combine. This will keep the eggs from scrambling from the warm cream.
  • Add this tempered egg yolk mixture to the saucepan of cream, whisking continuously as you add it, and whisk until combined.
  • Place two ramekins in a baking dish.
  • Divide creme brulee mixture between two 6-8 ounce ramekins. Fill the baking dish with water, about half-way up the creme brulee dishes.
  • Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until just set. They will still be jiggly in the middle.
  • Cool at room temperature for an hour and then place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or (preferably) overnight.
  • Once ready to serve, top each ramekin with about 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  • Melt the sugar with a creme brulee torch, until golden brown. You can also do this under a broiler.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 44g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 591mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 209mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 3143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg