Ingredients and Weight:
- Heavy cream: 4 cups
- Milk: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1 cup, divided
- Egg yolks: 8
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Dark chocolate, chopped: 8 ounces
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup, for the topping
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, and 1/2 cup of sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk the egg yolk mixture into the cream mixture.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate over low heat.
- Stir the melted chocolate into the custard mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the custard has set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the surface of the custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Sugar: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy texture
- Decadent chocolate flavor
- Caramelized sugar topping
- Smooth and silky
User Comments:
- "This chocolate creme brulee is absolutely divine! The chocolate flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the custard."
- "I love the crunchy sugar topping. It adds a perfect touch of texture."
- "This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always so impressive. It's a great dessert for any special occasion."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overcook the custard. It should be set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Use a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Allow the creme brulee to cool completely before refrigerating.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can broil the sugar topping on the lowest rack in the oven for a few minutes.
