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Maple Pecan Crème Brûlée

Maple Pecan Crème Brûlée

Indulge in this Maple Pecan Crème Brûlée, a delightful twist on the classic French dessert that's perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus extra for caramelizing
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • ramekins
  • Baking dish
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream and maple syrup until just simmering.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale. Gradually add the warm cream mixture while whisking to avoid scrambling.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans until evenly mixed.
  5. Pour the custard into ramekins placed in a baking dish filled with hot water. Bake for 30-35 minutes until just set.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or hazelnuts for a different flavor. Allow to rest before serving for optimal texture.

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