Creme brulee, also known as burnt cream – this is a dessert quite famous when it comes to French cuisine. With a layer of rich, sweet, smooth cream that melts in your mouth, along with a characteristic burnt sugar layer on top. Cooking with TasteVN to learn 2 recipes for chocolate burnt cream right away!
1. Chocolate burnt cream – creme brulee
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chocolate burnt cream – creme brulee For 6 servings
Heavy cream 577 ml (or Whipping cream) Baileys Irish cream 50 ml Chocolate 125 gr (sweet and bitter) Egg yolks 8 pieces Sugar 100 gr Strawberries A little
How to make Burnt Cream – dark chocolate creme brulee
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Cook the milk chocolate mixture
Place a pot on the stove, add 577ml of heavy cream, 100gr of sugar, 50ml of Baileys Irish cream, and stir well over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Then, add 125gr of finely crushed chocolate, continue stirring until melted and cook until the mixture is gently boiling, then turn off the heat.
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Mix the egg milk mixture
Beat 8 egg yolks until smooth, then gradually pour in the milk chocolate mixture while stirring well to combine.
Next, strain the mixture through a sieve for a smooth texture.
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Baking the Cake
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Pour the egg and milk mixture into the cake mold, then place it into the baking tray.
Next, pour water into the tray so that it covers 1/2 of the cake mold, then bake for 60 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.
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Caramelizing Sugar
First, sprinkle 15g of sugar on top of the cake, then use a blow torch to melt the sugar.
Next, sift a little cocoa powder on top, and decorate with a few fresh strawberries to finish.
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Final Product
Dark chocolate creme brulee is soft and smooth, melting in your mouth, with a rich and slightly bitter taste from the chocolate milk, unique but extremely delicious.
2. Burnt Cream – White Chocolate Creme Brulee
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Burnt Cream – White Chocolate Creme Brulee For 6 servings
Egg yolks 2 pieces White chocolate 55 gr Whipping cream 300 ml Sugar 70 gr Vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon
How to Make Burnt Cream – White Chocolate Creme Brulee
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Cook the Milk Chocolate Mixture
Place a pot on the stove, add 300ml of whipping cream and heat it gently on low heat.
Then, add 55gr of white chocolate and continue to stir until the chocolate melts, and the mixture is simmering, then turn off the heat.
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Whisking Egg Yolks with Sugar
Beat 2 egg yolks with 40g of sugar until the mixture turns light yellow.
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Mixing the Egg and Milk Mixture
Gradually add the chocolate mixture into the egg bowl while stirring well to combine.Then, add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue stirring.
Finally, strain the mixture through a sieve for a smooth consistency.
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Baking the Cake
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Pour the egg and milk mixture into the mold through a sieve once more, then place the molds on the baking tray.
Next, pour some water into the baking tray to a depth of about 3 – 5cm.
Place the cake in the oven and bake at 150 degrees Celsius for 30 – 35 minutes, then transfer the cake to a high rack to cool.
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Caramelizing sugar
Sprinkle a little sugar on the surface of the cake, then use a torch to caramelize until the sugar melts and the surface is charred.
Next, put the cake in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to let the sugar harden.
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Final Product
Burnt Cream – white chocolate creme brulee has a crispy, hard layer of sugar, sweet as honey, underneath is a smooth, melting chocolate cream, rich and fragrant, irresistible.
Tips for successful execution
- It is advisable to strictly follow the measurement of each ingredient to ensure the final product has the best delicious flavor.
- Before adding the cream to the eggs, you should warm the mixture to about 40 degrees Celsius, then slowly add it while continuously stirring to avoid cooking the eggs, causing the mixture to curdle.
- It is recommended to refrigerate the cake before caramelizing the sugar to make the cake sturdier.
It is simple to make the dessert chocolate creme brulee delicious, authentic French style, isn’t it? Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN and make it for the family to enjoy! Wishing you success!
*Reference source for the recipe and images from the YouTube channel The Inspired Home and Bear Naked Food
