Description
Irish Cream Crème Brûlée is a decadent twist on the classic French dessert, blending the rich, velvety custard with the sweet, nutty notes of Irish cream liqueur. This indulgent treat features a perfectly caramelized sugar top that contrasts beautifully with the smooth and creamy base. A sophisticated and luxurious dessert, perfect for special occasions or a delightful indulgence after any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
- Superfine sugar, for caramelizing
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place six ramekins on a towel in a deep roasting pan. -
Prepare the Custard:
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and white sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and Irish cream liqueur.
- Gradually add one-third of the hot cream mixture to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Slowly add the rest of the hot cream mixture, whisking until fully combined.
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Bake the Custards:
- Pour the custard mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins.
- Fill the roasting pan with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
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Cool and Refrigerate:
- Remove ramekins from the water and let them cool to room temperature (about 1 hour).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled.
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Caramelize the Sugar:
- Before serving, sprinkle a teaspoon of superfine sugar over the top of each custard.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar by making short passes over the surface until it turns deep brown and forms a crispy crust.
- Alternatively, place the ramekins under a broiler set to high for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
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Serve:
Let the caramelized sugar harden for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Flavor Infusions: Add a cinnamon stick or cardamom pods to the cream mixture for a spiced twist.
- Chocolate Twist: Melt dark chocolate into the cream mixture for a chocolatey Irish cream crème brûlée.
- Nutty Notes: Swap vanilla extract for hazelnut or almond extract for a unique flavor.