Rich Coffee Chocolate Crme Brle
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Servings: 6
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 583, Total Fat 51 g, Saturated Fat 31 g, Carbohydrates 28 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 6 g, Cholesterol 347 mg, Sodium 56 mg
- Total Time: 3 hr 15 min
- Preparation: 25 min
- Resting Time: 2 hr 10 min
- Cooking Time: 40 min
Indulge in this decadent coffee chocolate crme brle, where silky custard meets bold espresso and molten chocolate for an irresistible treat that'll elevate your dessert game!
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole black coffee beans
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons espresso coffee, brewed and chilled
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- Combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and coffee beans in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low until just simmeringavoid boiling to prevent overflow. Remove from heat and strain out the coffee beans for pure, infused flavor.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Slowly temper in the hot cream to avoid curdling, then stir in chilled espresso and cooled melted chocolate for that perfect swirl of richness.
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C). Divide custard into six 8-ounce ramekins, filling three-quarters full. Place in a shallow baking pan with -inch warm water bath. Bake 35 minutes until centers jiggle slightlydreamy perfection awaits!
- Cool ramekins in water bath 10 minutes, then chill in fridge at least 2 hours. Torch the tops for that signature crackly crust and dive into coffee-chocolate bliss.
