Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brulee

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023
For a truly delicious dessert that will impress every guest, try this fancy chocolate and vanilla creme brulee recipe. It tastes so delicious.—Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin
Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brulee Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 9 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat cream until bubbles form around side of pan. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar. Remove cream from the heat; stir a small amount into egg yolk mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla. Set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe, melt chocolate chips in a microwave; stir until smooth. Slowly whisk in 2 cups cream mixture until smooth. Transfer mixture to 8 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups.
  3. Slowly pour remaining cream mixture over the back of a small spoon into the ramekins, forming a second layer. Place ramekins in a baking pan; add 1 in. boiling water to pan.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. If using a creme brulee torch, sprinkle custards with remaining sugar; heat until caramelized. Serve immediately.
  6. 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 caramelized. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1 dessert: 619 calories, 52g fat (31g saturated fat), 343mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.