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Maple Creme Brulee

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Steve Pohlman

Equipment

  • ramekins
  • Torch

Ingredients

For 6 Servings

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 Tsp salt
  • Boiling water
  • Topping: 1/4 cup sugar in the raw
  • Mint for garnish

For 9 Servings

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 9 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • Boiling water
  • 1/8 Tsp salt
  • Mint for garnish
  • Topping 1/4 cup sugar in the raw

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325
  • Heat heavy cream (over medium heat) to simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt and maple syrup. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together sugar and yolks. Slowly add (temper) heavy cream mixture (above) into sugar-egg mixture while whisking to avoid cooking eggs. Add all cream mixture to eggs to make custard.
  • Boil water for ramekins to put in large baking pan.
  • Strain egg/cream mixture through fine sieve into large pitcher. Divide custard into ramekins placed in large baking pan. Fill pan with boiling water so water is halfway up sides of ramekins.
  • Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and centers are barely jiggly
  • Transfer ramekins to wire rack. And cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • To serve, just before serving, sprinkle tops with light teaspoon of raw sugar and shake to distribute evenly. Torch, garnish with mint and serve.