Honey Lavender Crème Brûlée
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Honey Lavender Crème Brûlée, a rich and creamy dessert that beautifully blends floral notes with sweetness. This elegant treat features luscious custard infused with aromatic lavender and honey, finished with a satisfying caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a quiet evening, this recipe is simple enough for anyone to master. Experience dessert magic with every velvety spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, honey, and lavender; warm gently without boiling for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and steep.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and smooth. Gradually add the warm cream mixture while whisking continuously. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into ramekins placed in a baking dish. Add hot water to the dish halfway up the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Chill for at least two hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg