Creme Bachique (White Wine Cream)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

A Rich and Creamy Dessert with White Wine Flavor

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups white wine ( See note )
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 lemon twists or 1/2 cinnamon stick
	7 -8 egg yolks

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

27g

Fat

12g

Creme Bachique, also known as White Wine Cream, is a classic French dessert made from white wine, sugar, egg yolks, and spices. This dessert has a rich and creamy texture with a delicate white wine flavor. It is believed to have originated in the Bordeaux region of France, where wine is abundant and commonly used in cooking. Creme Bachique can be served warm or chilled and is often topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.	In a saucepan, combine the white wine, sugar, and lemon twists/cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
4.	Gradually whisk in the white wine mixture into the egg yolks, stirring constantly.
5.	Strain the mixture and pour into ramekins.
6.	Place the ramekins in a baking pan and fill with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
7.	Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set.

PROS

Creme Bachique is a decadent and rich dessert with a unique white wine flavor.

It is easy to make and does not require many ingredients.

This dessert is perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself to a special treat.

CONS

The use of wine and sugar means that this dessert is high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of wine in their dessert.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Creme Bachique is not a particularly healthy dessert, it does contain egg yolks which are a good source of protein and vitamins.
Moderate consumption of white wine has been linked to improved heart health, but excessive drinking can have negative health effects.