Description
Indulge in a creamy, decadent Beer Crème Brulee, infused with the rich flavors of German style wheat beer, perfect for celebrating Oktoberfest.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) German style wheat beer
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and beer. Cook until the mixture is bubbly around the edges but not boiling. Remove from heat, cover, and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Gradually add the cooled cream and beer mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl with a spout.
- Divide the custard mixture evenly among ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Place the ramekins in a baking dish and carefully pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle 1 tbsp of sugar evenly over the top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Don’t brulee the sugar until you are ready to serve.
- After about an hour of sitting, the sugar will start to liquefy again.
- Use a German style wheat beer brewed in the USA for an authentic flavor.
- Ensure the custard is thoroughly chilled before caramelizing the sugar for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 210