Almond and Orange Crème Brûlée

Creamy custard infused with almond and orange, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.

Cuisine: French

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 tsp Almond extract
• 1 tbsp Orange zest
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 4 Egg yolks
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and place a rack in the middle.
2. Step 2: In a saucepan, heat 2 cups heavy cream, 1 tsp almond extract, and 1 tbsp orange zest over medium heat until bubbles form around the edges (5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Whisk 4 egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl until pale and thick (2 minutes).
4. Step 4: Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
5. Step 5: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
6. Step 6: Divide the mixture into 4 ramekins and place in a baking dish.
7. Step 7: Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins.
8. Step 8: Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.