Cali’s Sinful Creme Brulee

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 2

Cali's Sinful Creme Brulee with Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

501

Sugar

33g

Fat

43g

Creme Brulee is a classic French dessert known for its creamy custard base and crunchy caramelized sugar top. In Cali's Sinful Creme Brulee, semi-sweet chocolate chips are added to the mix to create an indulgent twist on the beloved dessert. With a velvety smooth texture and the delicious combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. The traditional process of caramelizing the sugar on top with a kitchen torch gives the dish its signature crackly topping and an added layer of flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 300°F.
2.	In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until it starts to steam.
3.	Remove from heat and add in the vanilla extract and semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until the chocolate is fully melted.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until the sugar has dissolved.
5.	Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6.	Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
7.	Divide the mixture evenly among 6 ramekins.
8.	Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish.
9.	Transfer dish to the oven and pour boiling water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
10.	Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges have set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
11.	Remove from oven and let cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
12.	Sprinkle white sugar over the top of the Creme Brulee and caramelize it with a culinary torch before serving.

PROS

This Creme Brulee recipe combines the rich and creamy texture of traditional Creme Brulee with the decadent flavor of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

It’s an impressive dessert to serve at dinner parties or special occasions.

CONS

Because of the high-fat content of heavy cream and egg yolks, Creme Brulee is a high-calorie dessert that should be eaten in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Creme Brulee is not necessarily a health food, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
Egg yolks are a good source of protein and healthy fats, while dark chocolate has been linked to a decrease in heart disease risk.

	1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
	2 cups heavy cream
	1/4 cup white sugar
	1 pinch salt
	2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	5 egg yolks
	4 tablespoons white sugar