Griottines Creme Brulee

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15

Griottines Creme Brulee - A Delicious French Dessert Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

518

Sugar

26g

Fat

45g

Griottines Creme Brulee is a classic French dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The custard is made with egg yolks, sugar, and double cream, and flavoured with vanilla bean. It is then topped with sweet cherries and caramelised sugar, creating a decadent and delicious dessert. This dessert is a favourite amongst foodies and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2.	In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
3.	Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla bean and add them to the egg mixture along with the double cream.
4.	Whisk everything together until fully combined.
5.	Place the cherries at the bottom of six ramekins and pour the custard over them.
6.	Put the ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water into the dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
7.	Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the custard has set.
8.	Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
9.	Just before serving, sprinkle sugar over the top of each ramekin and use a kitchen torch to caramelise the sugar until golden brown.

PROS

Griottines Creme Brulee is a creamy, indulgent dessert that will delight your taste buds.

It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

The combination of sweet cherries and creamy custard is simply irresistible.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, sugar, and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It requires the use of a kitchen torch, which may not be readily available in every household.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Griottines Creme Brulee is not particularly healthy, it contains some nutrients that your body needs.
The cherries are rich in antioxidants and have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
The egg yolks in the custard are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

	100 g egg yolks
	65 g sugar
	500 ml double cream
	150 g cherries , ie . griottines
	1 vanilla bean
	sugar , to caramelise