This White Chocolate Cream Brulee is a bit on the lighter side and would make a great dessert any time!
We interrupt your healthy eating habits to bring you a little dessert! But don't worry it is on the lighter calorie side so it would be totally fine if you indulged in one of these tasty treats (plus I would never tell anyone!) Creme Brulee is one of my go to sweets when we go out to dinner. We have a couple fantastic restaurants in town that are known for these dinner ending desserts. While I'm sure theirs are made with a lot more calories, this version didn't seem to skim on texture or flavor.
Have you been intimidated to try and make it at home? Well don't be, this White Chocolate Creme Brulee takes about 20 minutes to assemble and trust me, it is not hard to do. So, who's with me for taking a little detour from our resolutions? What happens on the blog, stays on the blog!
You may have noticed that the tops of the brulee looks different from other versions that have a layer of sugar on top, then torched to crisp up and harden the sugar. This version has you melt some sugar in a heavy skillet and then drizzle it over the dessert. The effect is still the same with getting crunchy sugar and sweetness topping the creamy custard. I think I may use this technique in the future too even though I have a torch. I loved biting into the custard and getting little strands of the crystallized sugar. It was fantastic!
As you know Valentine's day is coming soon and these would be a great ending to that romantic dinner you are making! We originally had these over the Christmas holiday but they would be great any time. One word of caution, you must use real white chocolate and do not use white chocolate chips or something similar. It would definitely not turn out and I want you to shine when you serve this to that someone special!
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White Chocolate Creme Brulee
A great dessert to serve any time!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- 4 oz. white chocolate chopped (DO NOT USE White chips)
- 5 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325
- Combine ½ cup half-n-half and chocolate in a small heavy saucepan.
- Stir constantly over low heat just until chocolate is just melted then whisk in the remaining half-n-half. Bring to simmer then remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl whisk the egg yolks, ⅓ cup sugar, vanilla and ½ teaspoon salt until just combined.
- Very slowly whisk the hot chocolate mixture into egg yolks mixture being sure to whisk constantly. Strain through a fine sieve to remove any lumps (press on mixture)
- Place six 4 oz. ramekins onto a rimmed cookie sheet
- Divide the mixture between the 6 and then pour boiling water to halfway up the containers. (for this part I first put baking dish in oven)
- Bake 30-40 or until knife in center comes out clean. (centers will shake slightly)
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack
- Cover and chill at least one hour up to eight.
- Remove and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes
- To make caramelized sugar take a 8" heavy skillet and add the 3 tablespoons sugar and heat over medium-high heat - shake and do not stir the sugar until it is starts to melt then turn down to low and cook/stir until it is golden brown (about 3 minutes)
- Immediately drizzle over the brulee
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 278Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 231mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Faith says
I have been wanting to try my hand at homemade creme brulee for a while now! This looks fabulous and I love that it's lightened a bit!
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
I am the same way, when we go out, I always zero in on the creme brulee before any other dessert. I love this idea. Not only does it look and sound delicious, it makes creme brulee doable for the torchless! 😉
Jazmin Feliciano says
i love creme brulee and your recipe looks delicious..
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Michelle De La Cerda says
Creme Brûlée is on my cooking to-do list. This one looks amazing. Love that you've lighten it up.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
We loved it lighter also!
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
These look scrumptious, Deb! I love the white chocolate spin!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Marcie!
Michelle says
Can you believe I've never actually tried Creme Brulee before?!? This makes me want to try it! Thanks for sharing 🙂 #BestOfTheWeekend
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Hope you give it a try!
Justine Sulia says
Creme brulee is the best, and a white chocolate version just sounds like an incredible twist!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Justine!
Cyndi Rashid says
Creme brulee is my favorite dessert of all times and this version sounds amazing. I need to try this asap!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Creme brulee is such a special dessert to me. I love the addition of white chocolate!
Brooklyn Davison says
YUM! This sounds delightful!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
These truly look soooo good!!! I love white chocolate 🙂
Kimberly Lewis says
This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for coming to our party and sharing such an amazing masterpiece! I hope to see you next Monday @7 because we love to party with you! Happy Wednesday! Lou Lou Girls
Theresa says
These sound & look amazing. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Cathy Trochelman says
I need to try creme brûlée at home! Look delicious, Deb!
Culinary Envy says
I have never tried a brûlée with white chocolate, must put that on my to do list of desserts. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Creme brûlée is my favorite and I love this white chocolate twist! Looks so delicious, Deb!!
Kati says
Wow! White chocolate in the creme brûlée sounds so amazing. Totally worth breaking the diet for. Pinned!
Love My Mess says
Looks so luscious - I've never made creme brûlée but always wanted to, thanks for sharing, pinned!