Description
Creamy French berry brulee dances with caramelized sugar and silky custard, creating a luxurious dessert that whispers elegant simplicity. Sweet berries nestled beneath golden crackled caramel promise delightful moments of pure culinary pleasure for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300g) fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for the custard)
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for brulee topping)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a silky custard base by whisking heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Arrange a vibrant layer of mixed berries across individual serving dishes, creating a colorful foundation for the dessert.
- Gently cascade the prepared cream mixture over the berries, ensuring each fruit piece is elegantly coated and submerged.
- Chill the assembled desserts in the refrigerator, allowing the cream to set and the flavors to meld for approximately half an hour.
- Prior to serving, generously dust the surface with granulated sugar, creating an even, fine layer across each ramekin.
- Transform the sugar topping into a golden, crisp shell using a kitchen torch, carefully moving the flame in circular motions until the sugar caramelizes and transforms into a stunning amber crust.
- If a torch is unavailable, position the ramekins under a broiler, vigilantly monitoring to prevent burning, until the sugar melts and crystallizes.
- Let the caramelized surface cool and harden for a brief moment, allowing the sugar to form a delicate, crackling layer.
- Serve immediately, encouraging guests to break through the glass-like sugar crust with a spoon to reveal the luscious, creamy berry landscape beneath.
Notes
- Choose ripe, seasonal berries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your brulee.
- Opt for a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries to create a colorful and diverse berry base.
- Ensure heavy cream is cold before whisking to achieve the perfect smooth and silky custard texture.
- Chill ramekins before assembling to help the cream set faster and maintain a cool temperature.
- Use a kitchen torch with caution, moving in consistent circular motions to prevent burning the sugar.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories.
- Experiment with alternative sugars like coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for different flavor profiles.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of lemon zest to add a bright, refreshing touch to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 99mg