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Mini Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Recipe by JustInCooking

A classic French vanilla custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust, made in individual ramekins. This recipe follows JustInCooking's step‑by‑step video, including tips for a silky texture and a perfectly even brûlée layer.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
4h 13m
Prep
1h 35m
Cook
42m
Cleanup
6h 30m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$9.90
Total cost
$2.48
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Infusing the vanilla bean for full flavor
  • Tempering the egg yolk mixture to avoid curdling
  • Baking at low temperature (120 °C) for a silky custard
  • Caramelizing the sugar with a torch in thin, even layers

Safety Warnings

  • Hot cream and milk can cause severe burns – handle with care.
  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking dish.
  • The kitchen torch produces an open flame; keep flammable materials away.

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