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Vanilla Bean Pots de Creme

Silky Vanilla Bean Pots de Crème for Effortless Indulgence

Indulge in luxurious Vanilla Bean Pots de Crème, a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for impressing guests or satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Provides richness and creaminess
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Balances the richness of the cream
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Splitting the sugar is recommended for better incorporation
  • 1 unit Vanilla Bean Infuses flavor and gives a beautiful speckled appearance
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Ensure at room temperature for better emulsification
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
Cooking Essentials
  • 4 cups Hot Water Creates a water bath for gentle cooking
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream (Optional) Lightly sweetened for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • ramekins
  • baking dish
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a baking dish filled with four ramekins.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the sugar. Warm over medium heat until steamy (5-7 minutes).
  3. Once steaming, split the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the pot, and steep for 15-20 minutes off heat.
  4. Whisk together egg yolks, the remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly pale (2-3 minutes).
  5. Gradually drizzle warm cream mixture into egg yolks, whisking continuously. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup.
  6. Pour strained custard into prepared ramekins, filling each three-quarters full.
  7. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover with foil.
  8. Bake for 35-55 minutes, until edges are set but the centers jiggle slightly.
  9. Once baked, cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve in ramekins or top with lightly sweetened whipped cream for an elegant touch. Watch the cream heating to avoid boiling, ensuring a smooth custard.

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