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White Chocolate Creme Brulee

White Chocolate Creme Brulee
When you want a dessert for a special occasion, try this one. Serving two, it's perfect for Valentine's Day or an anniversary dinner. But if need be, you can double the recipe, as I often do for my family. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
2 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cream, chocolate and 2 tablespoons
  • sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted and
  • mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Stir a small amount of hot
  • filling into egg yolk mixture; return all to the pan, stirring
  • constantly.
  • Pour into two 10-oz. ramekins. Place in a baking pan. Add 1 in. of
  • boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-55 minutes
  • or until center is set. Remove from water bath. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • If using a creme brulee torch, sprinkle with remaining sugar. Heat
  • sugar with the torch until caramelized. Serve immediately.
  • If broiling the custards, place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand
  • at room temperature for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is
© Taste of Home 2013

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White Chocolate Creme Brulee (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • caramelized. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  • Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 854 calories, 62 g fat (36 g saturated fat), 488 mg cholesterol, 86 mg sodium, 70 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 9 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013