Lemon Brûlée
A bright, citrusy twist on the classic crème brûlée, featuring a silky lemon‑infused custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. The fresh lemon zest and juice give it a lively zing, while vanilla adds subtle warmth—perfect for an elegant dessert.
Maker: Thomas Colin
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 325°F (320°F).
- 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and pale.
- 3In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and water; heat over medium heat until just below a boil, with small bubbles forming around the edges.
- 4Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
- 5Strain the custard through a fine‑mesh sieve into a heat‑proof ramekin or custard cup to remove any cooked egg bits.
- 6Place the ramekin in a larger baking dish and carefully pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekin, creating a water bath.
- 7Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- 8Remove the ramekin from the water bath; let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to fully set.
- 9Just before serving, evenly sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over the chilled custard.
- 10Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it turns golden brown and forms a crisp crust; alternatively, place the ramekin under a preheated broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- 11Allow the caramelized layer to harden for a minute, then serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of the bright lemon custard and the crunchy sugar topping.
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- How long does it take to make Lemon Brûlée?
- About 50 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Lemon Brûlée recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Lemon Brûlée recipe come from?
- It was shared by Thomas Colin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.