Desserts
March 31, 2014
Calories
363
Sodium
103mg
4% DV
Fat
19g
30% DV
Protein
7g
15% DV
Carbs
40g
13% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
Raspberry and Basil Créme Brûlée
9
6
1/2 pint raspberries, about 1 cup
6 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 1/2 cups 35% cream
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tsp vanilla
mini blowtorch
6 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 1/2 cups 35% cream
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tsp vanilla
mini blowtorch
PREHEAT oven to 300F. Arrange 6 ramekins in a baking dish large enough to hold all of them. Divide raspberries between ramekins. Boil a kettle of water.
WHISK egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until sugar dissolves and mixture is pale and smooth. Reserve, putting a damp kitchen towel under the bowl to keep it steady. Heat cream with basil, stirring often, in a medium sauce- pan over medium, until it starts to boil, about 5 min. Remove and discard basil. Gradually pour hot cream into egg mixture, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 2 min. Whisk in vanilla. Divide mixture among the ramekins. Pour enough water from the kettle down the side of the baking dish until it comes halfway up the ramekins.
BAKE in centre of oven until custard is just set and centres are jiggly, 50 min to 1 hour. Transfer ramekins to a rack and let cool slightly, 10 min. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled, at least 2 hours.
SPRINKLE the top of each ramekin with about 1 tbsp of remaining sugar. Smooth tops. Caramelize the sugar with a small blowtorch by keeping the flame close to the sugar, using a sweeping motion. Melt sugar to a dark amber colour, then let stand until sugar firms up.
Nutritions
Calories
363
Sodium
103mg
4% DV
Fat
19g
30% DV
Protein
7g
15% DV
Carbs
40g
13% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
10g
52%
Polysaturated Fat
2g
12%
Monosaturated Fat
7g
44%
Cholesterol
343mg
115%
Sodium
103mg
4%
Potassium
183mg
5%
Protein
7g
15%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
2g
9%
Sugar
34g
68%
Vitamin A
875IU
17%
Vitamin B6
0.47mg
23%
Vitamin C
4mg
7%
Calcium
147mg
14%
Iron
0.98mg
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.