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Lemon Creme Brulee

Give your Creme Brulee a splash of lemony zest to make a beautiful and tasty accompaniment to fresh summer berries.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Author Holly- 3 Yummy Tummies

Ingredients

  • 9 Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 C. Sugar
  • 1 1/2 C. Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 C. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Rind of 1 lemon finely grated
  • 1 Tsp. Vanilla
  • Fresh berries for Topping Optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
  2. Use a fork to beat together the Egg Yolks with the Sugar in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Pour Heavy Cream in a Medium saucepan.
  4. Mix in lemon juice/rind and bring to a boil; stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually mix in the egg mixture into the saucepan with cream once it begins to boil.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Pour custard mixture into 6 ramekins.
  8. Place ramekins in a roasting pan, pour warm water into pan until each dish is around halfway submerged.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the custard begins to bubble and firm (it will remain a little liquidy in the middle)
  10. Let ramekins cool completely in the roasting pan.
  11. Place in refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours.
  12. Sprinkle fine sugar to coat the top of each dish.
  13. Use a kitchen torch to brown the sugar topping.
  14. Serve at room temperature topped with fresh berries if desired.