Cardamom creme brulee parfait with candied pumpkin –Hey family! Today we’re diving into something sweet and delightful that’ll warm up your kitchen and make your taste buds dance. We’re talking about a classic treat with a twist – Cardamom Crème Brûlée! This dish combines the creamy goodness we all love with the aromatic flair of cardamom. Perfect for a dinner party or just a cozy night in. Let’s get started!
Cardamom Crème Brûlée
First things first, let’s take a look at this beautiful creation. You’ll want to treat your eyes before you treat your belly!
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Ingredients
Gather these goodies to create your masterpiece:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 5 large egg yolks
- Additional sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
Now that you’ve got everything laid out, let’s whip this up!
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). This will help set the mood for your delectable dessert.
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cardamom. Heat over medium until just steaming, but don’t let it boil.
- While that’s heating, whisk together the egg yolks in a large bowl. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the yolks, whisking continuously. This helps prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Once combined, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to ensure it’s silky smooth.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture into the ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Add hot water to the baking dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This water bath will keep your custards from cracking.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes. You want them to be just set, but still a little wobbly in the center.
- Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can wait!
- When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each custard and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s golden and crispy. If you don’t have a torch, you can broil them in the oven for a minute but watch closely, so it doesn’t burn.
- Let the brûlée sit for a minute to harden, then dig in!
This Cardamom Crème Brûlée is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. It’s rich, creamy, and has that fragrant kick of cardamom that’ll leave them wanting more. Enjoy every moment of making it and, of course, sharing it with your loved ones!