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Raspberry Creme Brulee

Raspberry Creme Brulee
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This Raspberry Creme Brulee recipe offers a luxurious, elegant dessert featuring a smooth, creamy custard base infused with fresh raspberries. Combining classic French technique with vibrant berry flavor, it delivers a perfect balance of silky custard and crisp caramelized sugar topping. Ideal for entertaining or a special treat, this delight is make-ahead friendly, customizable, and guaranteed to impress with every bite.

Ingredients

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Custard Base

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean (scraped seeds) or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • Pinch of salt

Raspberries

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Topping

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the custard base: Gently heat 2 cups of heavy cream with the seeds of 1 scraped vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk 5 large egg yolks with ¼ cup granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and create a smooth custard base.
  2. Incorporate raspberries: Gently fold 1 cup of fresh raspberries into the custard mixture, stirring just enough to distribute the berries without breaking them, ensuring juicy pockets throughout the custard.
  3. Pour into ramekins: Evenly divide the custard into individual ramekins, taking care to keep raspberries well distributed for an attractive presentation after baking.
  4. Bake in a water bath: Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Chill before caramelizing: Remove ramekins from the water bath, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the custard to firm up and develop its luscious texture.
  6. Caramelize the sugar topping: Sprinkle an even layer of 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over each chilled custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy. Let rest for a minute to harden before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to blend smoothly and avoid curdling.
  • Heat cream only until steaming, never boiling, to preserve texture and flavor.
  • Fold raspberries gently to keep their shape and prevent bursting.
  • Ensure water in the bath is hot but not boiling to cook custard evenly and avoid cracks.
  • Chilling overnight improves flavor and custard stability.
  • Caramelize sugar just before serving for best crispness.

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