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Creamy Strawberry Crème Brûlée Delight

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A creamy, fruity twist on classic crème brûlée featuring fresh strawberry puree folded into a smooth custard, topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for special occasions or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 5 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (plus extra for caramelizing)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Fresh strawberry slices (optional, for serving)
  • Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Set a kettle to boil for your water bath.
  2. Prepare the strawberry puree by blending fresh strawberries until smooth, then strain through a sieve to remove seeds. You should have about 2/3 cup (160 ml) of puree.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and strawberry puree. Warm over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
  6. Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a silky smooth texture.
  7. Divide the custard evenly among ramekins (about 6 oz/180 ml each) and place them in a baking dish.
  8. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins to create a water bath.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
  10. Remove ramekins from water bath, cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  11. Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden and crisp.
  12. Let the sugar harden for a minute, then garnish with fresh strawberry slices and a mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs to reduce curdling risk. Temper eggs slowly by adding warm cream in a thin stream while whisking. A water bath is essential to keep custard creamy and prevent cracking. Chill custard overnight for best texture and flavor. Caramelize sugar topping just before serving to maintain crispness. If no kitchen torch is available, use the broiler carefully. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: crème brûlée, strawberry dessert, creamy custard, caramelized sugar, easy dessert, homemade crème brûlée, strawberry crème brûlée

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