Truffled Crème Brûlée
- 25m Prep Time
- 45m Cook Time
- 4h Ready In
A luxurious crème brûlée infused with black truffle, offering a savory twist on the classic dessert. The creamy custard is topped with caramelized sugar for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 oz granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tbsp black truffle chopped
- 1/4 cup crystal or granulated sugar
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 66.3 mg
- Iron: 1.12 mg
- Magnesium: 10.6 mg
- Phosphorus: 151 mg
- Potassium: 130 mg
- Zinc: 0.92 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 oz granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup crystal or granulated sugar
Prepare
- Chop 2 tbsp black truffle
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
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Step 2.
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 2 oz sugar, then add cream slowly while whisking continuously to temper.
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Step 3.
Strain out any lumps, add truffles and let steep for about 20 minutes to allow flavor to develop.
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Step 4.
Ladle into bowls or ramekins and place in bain-marie.
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Step 5.
Prepare a bain-marie by boiling enough water to cover the bottom of a baking dish by 1/2 in. Place bowls or ramekins in the baking dish and add the hot water around them with a ladle.
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Step 6.
Bake for 45 minutes until beginning to set. Remove from oven and chill for 3 hrs. until thoroughly set.
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Step 7.
Spread an even layer of crystal sugar on top of each crème. Place on a piece of aluminum foil or cookie sheet to avoid scorching stove or counters, then with a blowtorch caramelize the sugar and serve.