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Pandan Creme Brulee

Delightful Pandan Creme Brulee: A Tropical Twist on Classic Dessert

This Pandan Creme Brulee is a tropical twist on a classic dessert, featuring a rich custard with a sweet, aromatic flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French, Southeast Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Adds a rich, creamy texture
  • 1 cup Whole Milk You can use dairy-free milk for a vegan alternative
  • 4 leaves Pandan Leaves Fresh is ideal, but pandan extract works in a pinch
  • 4 Egg Yolks Ensures the custard’s silky smoothness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for custard) Opt for fine sugar for better melting results
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for topping) Creates the caramel crust

Equipment

  • oven
  • blender
  • Saucepan
  • Ramekins
  • Whisk
  • fine sieve
  • Baking pan
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pandan Creme Brulee
  1. Preheat your oven to 300℉ (150℃).
  2. Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  3. Chop pandan leaves and blend with whole milk, then strain to extract pandan juice.
  4. Heat heavy whipping cream and pandan juice until simmering.
  5. Gradually combine the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk-sugar blend while whisking.
  6. Distribute custard mixture into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
  7. Pour boiling water around the ramekins in the baking pan.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes until edges are set and centers have a slight wobble.
  9. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Sprinkle sugar over each custard, caramelize with a torch until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with fresh fruit or mint leaves for added flavor and visual appeal. Tempering the eggs is essential for a smooth custard.

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