Easy Chocolate Creme Brulee
What could be more divine than the velvety texture of crème brûlée infused with decadent chocolate? No water bath required for this version! Opt for heart-shaped ramekins for a Valentine's Day indulgence. This recipe is both effortless and delectable, making you appear like a seasoned chef! For an exquisite touch, garnish with a few raspberries and a sprig of mint.
Ingredients
- 1 quart heavy cream
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 9 egg yolks
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Set 6 (6 ounce) ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Pour cream, sugar, and vanilla into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, and heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat. Place egg yolks in a large bowl, and slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until you have added approximately a cup of cream to the yolks. At this point, pour in the remaining cream, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips, and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Stir the mixture until the chocolate is smooth and evenly distributed. Pour into ramekins, and bake in preheated oven until the center is just set, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool for 45 minutes, then place into the refrigerator, and chill until cold, about 6 hours.
- Place oven rack in topmost position. Turn oven to Broil.
- Sprinkle the tops of each creme brulee with sugar until evenly coated, gently pour off excess sugar. Place ramekins onto a baking sheet, and place under the broiler until the sugar bubbles and turns a light caramel brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 778kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 41gCholesterol: 525mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!