Raspberry Crème Brûlée

4 glass bowls of raspberry creme brulee on plates with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

5 from 5 ratings

A rich and decadent dessert, this raspberry crème brûlée is surprisingly simple to make. Step-by-step instructions include no torch and make-ahead options for this easy crème brûlée recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Cooling Time3

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brunch desserts, Easy creme brulee, raspberry and lemon desserts

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 egg yolks {room temperature}
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp kosher salt
32 raspberries
boiling water {for baking pan}
5 tsp sugar

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325˚F.
In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cream on medium heat until steaming and hot (about 5 minutes).
1/3 cup sugar, 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt.
4 egg yolks, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp kosher 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.
32 raspberries
Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture into each ramekin over the raspberries.
Very carefully pour hot water into the baking dish, without getting any water into the ramekins. Make sure the water goes midway up the side of the ramekins.
boiling water
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.
5 tsp sugar

Notes

Make sure your eggs are room temperature before cracking.
Use shallow ramekins to allow for even cooking. Dishes that are too deep will result in 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.

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