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Gingerbread Crème Brûlée

Gingerbread Crème Brûlée: Your New Festive Favorite

This Gingerbread Crème Brûlée combines warm spices with a luxurious texture, making it a must-try holiday dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Provide richness and structure
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can be substituted with half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves Add warm and spicy flavor
  • 2 whole Cinnamon Sticks Essential for holiday aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Brightens flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Enhances ginger flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Offers depth and warmth
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses warmth and sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens custard and for caramelizing

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Oven
  • kitchen torch
  • ramekins or mason jars
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Infuse the cream: Combine the heavy cream, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Cover and steep for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (175°C).
  3. Whisk the egg yolks: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth and pale.
  4. Combine and strain: Strain the cream through a sieve, capturing the liquid. Gradually pour warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
  5. Prepare for baking: Divide the custard into mason jars and place in a baking dish with boiling water halfway up the jars.
  6. Bake the custards: Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until almost set.
  7. Cool and chill: Remove jars from water and cool for 60 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Caramelize the sugar: Top each jar with granulated sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
  9. Serve and savor: Allow to cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, caramelize the sugar topping right before serving to maintain that delightful crunch on top.

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