A gourmet dessert that's surprisingly easy to make, this version is a rich blend of amaretto, cream, egg yolks, and other flavorings.
Amaretto Crème Brûlée
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 5 hr 45 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream
- 1/4 cup amaretto
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Place six 6-oz. oval or round ramekins or custard cups in 13x9-inch pan. In medium bowl, combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar; beat with wire whisk until light and fluffy. Add whipping cream, amaretto, vanilla and salt; mix well.
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Step2Strain mixture into 4-cup measuring cup or another medium bowl. Pour about 1/2 cup mixture into each ramekin. Pour hot water into pan until halfway up sides of ramekins. Cover loosely with foil.
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Step3Bake at 350°F. for 40 to 50 minutes or until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly when gently shaken. Remove ramekins from water bath; place on wire racks to cool for 30 minutes. Pour out water from pan.
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Step4Transfer ramekins to same pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours before serving.
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Step5Sprinkle each ramekin with 1 teaspoon sugar. Watching constantly, broil custards 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 4 minutes or until sugar bubbles and is caramelized. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours to harden topping.
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Step6Just before serving, sprinkle toasted almonds over chilled crème brûlée. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
420
Calories
32g
Total Fat
5g
Protein
28g
Total Carbohydrate
26g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe
- Calories
- 420
- Calories from Fat
- 290
- Total Fat
- 32g
- 49%
- Saturated Fat
- 17g
- 85%
- Cholesterol
- 300mg
- 100%
- Sodium
- 85mg
- 4%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 28g
- 9%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 26g
- Protein
- 5g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 24%
- 24%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 8%
- 8%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 6 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
2Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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