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Creme brulee

Silky vanilla custard with a thin, crackling caramel top.

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  • Time1 hr 15 plus chilling
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £1.40 a head
  • Oven140°C (120°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 ramekins

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 140°C (120°C fan). Warm the cream, milk and vanilla in a pan until steaming but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk the egg yolks and 60 g sugar until pale. Slowly pour in the warm cream, whisking gently.

  3. 3

    Strain into a jug and pour into 4 ramekins. Set them in a roasting tin and pour hot water halfway up the sides.

  4. 4

    Bake for 35 minutes until set with a gentle wobble in the middle.

    35 min
  5. 5

    Cool, then chill for at least 3 hours.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar over each and caramelise with a blowtorch until deep amber. Leave 2 minutes to harden.

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