Can you REALLY enjoy a delicious creamy dairy free creme brulee? Yes! It’s rich, creamy and has that amazingly delicious cracked top! And best of all you need is just a few ingredients and a few minutes of time to get your creme brulee fix! (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, nut free, soy free option, FODMAP)
In a medium saucepan, mix together the dairy free heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract (or bean). Turn heat to medium, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Heat the mixture just until the mixture starts bubbling around the edges and the cream mixture is steaming. DO NOT BRING THE MIXTURE TO A BOIL
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly add the hot cream mixture very slowly while you continue to whisk. This is called tempering and makes it so the egg doesn't start to cook.
Once the eggs are incorporated into the cream mixture, pour the whole mixture back into the saucepan and return it to medium heat. Cook the mixture while stirring constantly. Make sure you are scraping the bottom so the mixture on the bottom of the pan doesn't burn. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and thicken, approximately 3-5 minutes. Once the mixture comes to a boil cook for an additional minute.
Remove the mixture from the heat and place the mixture through a strainer to remove any thick chunks. Divide the mixture into the six ramekins.
If serving immediately sprinkle a generous amount of caster sugar on top. Torch or place the creme brulee under the broiler until the sugar begins to melt and caramelizes.
After making the custard you can also cover and refrigerate the custard for up to two days prior to serving. Make the creme brulee topping prior to serving.
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Can I Use Granulated Sugar Instead of Caster Sugar?Yes you can. You can also place granulated sugar in a food processor or blender and blend or mix until more fine. Could I Use Regular Heavy Whipping Cream?Absolutely, we made a dairy free version but traditional creme brulee uses dairy heavy whipping cream. StoringOnce made the custard portion will store for up to two days in the refrigerator prior to serving. Make the topping right before serving.