A rich and decadent dessert, this Raspberry Lemon Creme Brulee is so simple to make. Instructions includes no torch options for an easy creme brulee recipe.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Cooling Time3 hourshrs
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brunch desserts, Easy creme brulee, raspberry and lemon desserts
In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cream on medium heat until steaming and hot (about 5 minutes).
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt.
Once the cream mixture is hot, slowly pour it into the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly as you incorporate the hot liquid.
Place 5 ramekins in a deep baking dish. Then add 5-8 fresh raspberries in the bottom of ramekins.
Pour the egg and cream mixture into each ramekin over the raspberries.
Very carefully pour hot water into the baking dish, and make sure the water goes midway up the side of the ramekins.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the custard is set. Place ramekins in the fridge, and cool thoroughly.
Just prior to serving, sprinkle a bit of sugar on top. Use the flame of a kitchen torch and caramelize the sugar until lightly browned and bubbly.
Notes
Make sure your eggs are room temperature before cracking. Use shallow ramekins to allow for even cooking. Dishes too deep will mean a jiggly creme brulee that doesn't set.Don't have a kitchen torch? Place it on the top rack of your oven under the broiler set to low, watching carefully.