Amarula and Chocolate Crème Brulee

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0

Indulge in the Rich Creamy Amarula and Chocolate Crème Brulee

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

381

Sugar

22g

Fat

30g

The Amarula and Chocolate Crème Brulee is a dessert made by combining a rich chocolate flavor with a cream liqueur – Amarula. This luxurious dessert is silky smooth, velvety, and is perfect for special occasions. The caramelized crust of the creamy Amarula-centered dessert is a great complement to the dark chocolate. The combination of flavors here is out of this world- you should try it out.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
2.	Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until well combined.
3.	In a saucepan, heat the cream and scraped vanilla seeds over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
4.	Remove from heat and stir in the grated dark chocolate and amarula until well combined.
5.	Slowly pour the cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
6.	Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
7.	Pour the mixture into ramekins.
8.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
9.	Chill the ramekins in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
10.	Sprinkle sugar on top of each ramekin, then caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch or under the broiler until golden brown.

PROS

The Amarula and Chocolate Crème Brulee is decadent, rich and flavorful.
The combination of chocolate and cream gives a subtle yet indulgent flavor.
The caramelized sugar crust adds a lovely crunch to this otherwise silky dessert.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Moreover, it has high sugar content which could tigger blood sugar and should be avoided by individuals with diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert isn’t particularly healthy, it is a perfect treat for special occasions or end-of-the-week indulgence. Dark chocolate is a great source of antioxidants and may help to improve brain function, mood, and even lower blood pressure. Amarula is a cream liqueur that contains calcium – an important nutrient for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth

	8 egg yolks
	1 cup white sugar
	2 cups cream
	1 vanilla pod
	2 ounces , amarula
	3 -4 tablespoons of good quality dark chocolate , grated
	extra sugar ( for the caramelised tops )