Crème brulee with blueberry is a delightful dessert that combines the classic creamy French dessert with the tangy sweetness of blueberries. This dessert is a perfect choice to impress your guests or simply for a cozy evening treat.
Crispy caramelized sugar topping complements the smoothness of the custard and juicy blueberries add a burst of freshness.
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Crème brulee with blackberry
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and heat over low heat until hot but not boiling. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the hot cream and stir until it dissolves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Then slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup with a spout, and then pour it evenly into six 6 oz. ramekins or custard cups.
- Put the ramekins in a large baking dish. Fill the dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake the crème brulees in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until just set with a slight jiggle in the middle. Take the ramekins out of the water bath and let them cool to room temperature on the counter, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.
- Just before serving, sprinkle an even layer of 1/4 cup white sugar over the top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it becomes a crispy golden brown crust. Let it cool for a minute or two before adding a spoonful of fresh blueberries on top. Serve immediately.
Variations
If you want to experiment with flavors, you can try different fruit toppings or extracts to flavor the custard. For example:.
- Use raspberry or blackberry instead of blueberry
- Add a splash of lavender extract to the custard for a floral aroma
- Replace the vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor
- Serve the crème brulee with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle some sliced almonds on top for added crunchiness
Tips for Success
Although crème brulee is a simple dessert, it requires precision and patience to achieve a perfect result. Here are some tips to help:.
