Peanut Butter Creme Brulee
Indulge in the decadence of Peanut Butter Crème Brûlée, a luxurious twist on the classic French dessert that combines velvety peanut butter custard with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. This recipe features a rich, creamy base made from smooth peanut butter, heavy cream, and egg yolks, perfectly sweetened with a touch of sugar and enhanced by fragrant vanilla. The secret to its stunning texture lies in slow baking in a water bath, ensuring a silky finish with every spoonful. Topped with a crackling layer of caramelized sugar, this dessert delivers an irresistible combination of creamy and crunchy in each bite. Perfect for dinner parties or as a special treat, this Peanut Butter Crème Brûlée is a show-stopping dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth in the most sophisticated way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Smooth peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer (do not let it boil).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the peanut butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is pale and creamy.
Slowly pour the warm peanut butter-cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
Divide the custard mixture evenly among four 6-ounce ramekins.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until completely chilled.
Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it melts and forms a crisp, golden-brown topping. Allow the topping to cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 238.5 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.5 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1218 mg | 406% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
