French · Free recipe
Creme Brulee
A vanilla custard under a torched, glass-thin shell of caramelized sugar.
Method
01
Step 1
Heat the oven and prepare the pan so it is ready before the batter is.
02
Step 2
Cream or whisk the butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth and light.
03
Step 3
Fold in the dry ingredients gently to keep the texture tender.
04
Step 4
Bake until just set, then cool fully before slicing and serving.
Tip from the test kitchen
Read the whole method before you start and get your prep done first. Taste as you go -- salt and acid are levers you pull throughout, not just at the end.
