Description
Creamy berry brulee delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich French-inspired elegance. Caramelized sugar crackles over luscious custard and fresh berries, creating a sensational finale for passionate home chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (300g) fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
Dairy and Sweet Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for the custard)
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for brulee topping)
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until the mixture reaches a silky, pourable consistency with a delicate sheen.
- Scatter a vibrant medley of fresh berries into individual ramekins, creating a colorful base that will cradle the luscious cream mixture.
- Gently cascade the cream blend over the berries, ensuring each fruit is completely enveloped in the smooth, velvety liquid.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator, allowing the cream to set and the berries to become delightfully cool and refreshing.
- Moments before serving, generously dust the surface with a fine layer of granulated sugar, creating a pristine white canvas.
- Employ a kitchen torch to transform the sugar topping, moving the flame in graceful circular motions until it melts into a golden, crystalline shell. If a torch is unavailable, carefully position ramekins under the broiler, vigilantly monitoring to prevent scorching.
- Let the caramelized sugar cool and solidify briefly, creating a delicate, brittle crust that will dramatically crack when gently tapped with a spoon.
- Serve immediately, revealing the luxurious layers of chilled cream and vibrant berries beneath the glassy caramel surface.
Notes
- Choose ripe, seasonal berries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Experiment with mixed berry combinations like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for vibrant color and diverse taste.
- Chill ramekins beforehand to help the cream set faster and maintain a perfect texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without compromising creamy consistency.
- If you don’t own a kitchen torch, use the broiler method carefully, rotating the dish to ensure even caramelization.
- Add a hint of lemon zest to the cream mixture for a bright, citrusy undertone that complements the berries.
- Make the dessert gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free, perfect for guests with dietary restrictions.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain the crisp sugar topping’s signature crackle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg