Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of an Authentic French Crème Brûlée Tart, where a rich custard filling meets a caramelized sugar topping in a perfectly baked tart shell. This dessert is a true classic that will impress your guests with its sophisticated flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shell:
- 1 9-inch tart shell (pre-baked)
Custard Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the cream mixture: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and vanilla. Simmer, then let steep.
- Whisk the egg yolks: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thickened.
- Combine mixtures: Slowly pour cream into yolks, whisking constantly.
- Strain and pour: Strain mixture, pour into pre-baked tart shell.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Chill and caramelize: Cool, refrigerate, then caramelize sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can use a broiler if you don’t have a kitchen torch.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating orange liqueur or espresso into the custard.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
