Description
Delightful Creme Brulee Tart elevates classic French dessert with a crisp buttery crust and silky custard center. Rich vanilla-infused cream caramelizes into a golden crackle, promising pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 vanilla beans, insides scraped
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
Sugar and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar for topping
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Instructions
- Craft the pastry foundation using either traditional or gluten-free dough, meticulously rolling and shaping it to fit the tart pan with precision. Refrigerate the prepared crust to stabilize its structure and enhance flakiness.
- Position the oven rack to the middle position and heat to 400°F. Carefully line the chilled crust with parchment paper, then fill with ceramic baking weights to prevent rising. Bake until the edges turn a delicate golden hue, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Create the luxurious custard base by gently warming heavy cream with aromatic vanilla, dissolving sugar, and incorporating a pinch of salt. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth and pale.
- Temper the egg yolks by slowly streaming the warm cream mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Strain the silky custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure ultimate smoothness.
- Pour the velvety custard into the pre-baked crust, eliminating any surface bubbles with a gentle tap. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F and bake until the custard sets with a subtle tremor at its center.
- Refrigerate the tart for several hours, allowing the custard to fully set and develop a rich, creamy texture. Before serving, sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar across the surface.
- Employ a culinary torch to caramelize the sugar, creating a glistening, crisp amber crust. Serve immediately to preserve the contrast between the crackling caramel and creamy custard.
Notes
- Versatile Crust Options: Choose between regular or gluten-free pastry dough to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Precise Chilling Technique: Properly chill the dough before and after rolling to ensure a flaky, crisp crust that holds its shape during baking.
- Smooth Custard Preparation: Gently heat cream mixture and temper egg yolks carefully to create a silky, luxurious custard without scrambling the eggs.
- Baking Precision: Watch for the perfect custard consistency – it should be set but slightly wobbly in the center, indicating a creamy texture.
- Caramelization Finale: Use a kitchen torch just before serving to create a crisp, golden sugar topping that cracks beautifully when tapped with a spoon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg