Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Coffee Crème Brûlée, a dessert that perfectly marries the rich flavors of coffee with a silky custard base. Topped with a delightfully crunchy caramelized sugar crust, each spoonful offers a satisfying contrast in texture. This gluten-free treat is not only perfect for impressing dinner guests but also easy enough to prepare for a cozy night in. With the option to make it up to two days in advance, you can enjoy stress-free entertaining without sacrificing taste or elegance. Elevate your dessert game with this classic French delicacy that’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 Tbsp Kahlua
- Hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and place ramekins in a baking pan.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat until dissolved.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and gradually add the cream mixture.
- Mix espresso powder with Kahlua; stir into custard and strain through a sieve.
- Divide mixture among ramekins and add hot water to the pan halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, refrigerate for at least four hours or up to two days.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg