White Chocolate Creme Brulee

Name: White Chocolate Creme Brulee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Desserts, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 large egg yolks; 6 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Ingredients

3 large 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 caramelized. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 854 calories, 62g fat (36g saturated fat), 488mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (68g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

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Originally published as White Chocolate Creme Brulee in Cooking for 2 Fall 2007

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FunQuilter

Dec 20, 2013

I made this as a test for a larger group. It was excellent! My ramekins are only 4 oz. so this made 3 servings. I then quadrupled it and it made 9 ramekins. However, I had 3 similar but different size ramekins and it still worked It was a hit with our guests. I do have the torch, so that helped. I put a small amount of readi-whip just on one side over the crust. Great!
RRuhlen

Feb 18, 2012

My husband isn't really a dessert eater. I made this as part of his birthday dinner and it was a hit! It was so simple to make and was so just so creamy & smooth. I loved it...next time I'll add a bit more white chocolate but that's just for my taste, chocolate makes everything better!!