The Google searches initiated from my laptop, which are normally recipe oriented, since Easter are looking a bit like this ‘how to keep kids busy during school holidays?’ ‘ Apps for young children’ ‘ways to entertain kids’ and so on. Yes, I almost feel guilty having to kook them up but these vacations are a whole new thing for me. Google came up with 15,800,000 results. Yay! So, I am not alone! There are Pinterest boards on that topic too. I am finding comfort in solidarity!
Despite cooking many new dishes, I hardly got around to photographing anything. I just didn’t have the heart to make the boys wait for food while it was being dressed up and photos taken. I have done that before but now it just didn’t seem fair. It’s been awesome having them around and cooking warm lunches for them but keeping them busy whilst managing my own to-do list is an art that I am yet to master.
These Creme Brulees are perfect little treats for a busy scenario because they are so easy to make. Keep them in the refrigerator and grab one when you have a sweet craving or need a small feel-good after the kids have gone to bed. I love coffee in desserts and this one is addictive.
If you do not own a blow torch, just place the custard under a preheated grill for 2-3 minutes. However, don’t let it sit there for too long as it might overcook the custard.
Coffee Caramel Creme Brulee
2 1/2 cups single/pouring/thin cream
21/2 tsp instant coffee granules
7 egg yolks,
Preheat oven to 150 degrees C. Place six ramekins in a large baking tray or roasting pan.
Place the cream in a small saucepan and heat, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through (don’t let the cream boil). Remove from heat. Add the coffee and stir till blended.
Meanwhile: place the egg yolks and brown sugar in a medium heatproof bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Gradually add in the warm coffee-cream mixture while stirring constantly with a fork. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into a large jug, then pour the mixture evenly into the ramekins.
Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to reach half of the way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until mixture is just set. Carefully remove the ramekins from the baking tray. Cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours or until chilled.
When ready to serve, divide caster sugar evenly over the top of the custard in the ramekins. Using a blowtorch, caramelize the sugar till golden brown.
Oh yes! Need to make coffee creme brulee! So happy I have my kitchen blow torch now. My husband would just love it and the combination of coffee with caramel is perfect. I’m glad you took pics and posted this but I know what you were saying. Having to make my fellas wait while I take pics of the food and it gets cold, etc. is the least favorite part of blogging for me.
I can relate Monica! Thanks so much:-)
Those three magic C’s. Ugh, these look so delicious. I’m so tempted to treat myself to a kitchen blowtorch.
The blowtorch is among my favorite kitchen tools. Thanks Ellie:-)
as like all the rest dishes (sweets to be precise) in this adorable blog…this velvety creme brulee is elegant,sublime and perfect for a feast,thanks 🙂
Thanks Kumar! I am glad you liked them:-)
Just beautiful! This is such a classy looking dessert. Pinning.
Thanks so much for your sweet comment Thao:-)
Love a good creme brulee.. especially when it’s flavoured by coffee. This looks divine and so perfectly styled too.
I am not a big coffee drinker…more of a coffee dessert lover and this one ticked all the boxes. Glad you liked them Thalia:-)
Glorious eye candy- I am so inspired – as usual –when looking at your work! Stunning photography of a delicious dessert!
Susan @ Romancing the Home
As always, you make me blush! Thank you…thank you…thank you:-)
This is one gorgeous creme brulee! And I love the coffee in there!
Thanks so much Katrina!
Oh Sonali, this looks so tempting, I’m hungry now.
Awww…wish I could share! Thanks heaps Daniela:-)
Omg, my all time favorite dessert is Creme Brulee! And I absolutely LOVE caramel, so together, OMG!!! Please pin : D
Thanks Steph! Lovely to hear from you. Sorry I was just so busy. Absolutely pinning!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE creme brûlée, esp. one that is so beautiful & delicious looking just like yours. 🙂
I have not used any blow torch before because I was afraid I was gonna burn the house down, but now that I know I can ‘grill’ it, I am going to be making it all the time.
P.S. You are such a good mom 🙂
Sonali: These pics are gorgeous as always. If you did not have time to take pics while your boys were waiting, imagine if you have had. This is already stunning! And the subject is mouthwatering.
My husband is crazy for creme brulee. I made coffee pot de creme for him a couple of times but I will try to make your coffee creme brulee. I know he’ll love it!
These look DIVINE. Creme Brûlée would be be in my last supper.. And with coffee, amazing!
We had this for dessert last night! It was amazing!! I wish I made double the amount because everyone wanted seconds!
Yay! So happy to hear that. Thank you for taking time to share your experience with me:-)