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Perfect Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée for Two

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A silky, creamy vanilla bean crème brûlée recipe made for two, featuring a crisp caramelized sugar topping. Elegant and easy to prepare, perfect for romantic dinners or special treats without leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Turbinado or Demerara sugar for topping
  • Optional dairy-free: Almond milk or coconut cream instead of heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Set seeds and pod aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, vanilla seeds, and the pod. Warm over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, ⅙ cup (35 g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and slightly thickened.
  5. Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  6. Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl or measuring cup.
  7. Divide the custard evenly between two 6-ounce ramekins.
  8. Place ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until custard is set around edges but slightly wobbly in the center.
  10. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or longer.
  11. Before serving, sprinkle about 1½ teaspoons of granulated sugar evenly over each custard.
  12. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown and crispy. Let rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the oven broiler carefully to caramelize sugar. Temper eggs slowly to avoid scrambling. Strain custard for smooth texture. Chill custard well before torching sugar. Keep torch moving to prevent burning.

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Keywords: crème brûlée, vanilla bean, dessert for two, easy dessert, elegant dessert, caramelized sugar, custard dessert

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