Description
Creme Brulee Pie is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of traditional creme brulee with a flaky pie crust, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the custard mixture into the baked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the custard mixture.
- Make sure to let the pie cool completely before refrigerating to avoid condensation.
- Use a torch for best results when caramelizing the sugar on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French