🍮🔥 Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

This classic vanilla bean crème brûlée delivers creamy custard with a crisp caramelized top—timeless, luxurious, and surprisingly simple. Enjoy!

Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a GoodPlate.Co meal can deliver.

🧾 Introduction

Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your heart with joy. This classic vanilla bean crème brûlée delivers creamy custard with a crisp caramelized top—timeless, luxurious, and surprisingly simple, effortlessly elegant. It is an easy weeknight after-dinner treat or summer meal prep, and tastes as if you paid for a Michelin-starred restaurant dessert, yet it is full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.

Now, this is a staple in my rotation — simple enough for Tuesday night, yet bold enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of sweet, heart, and happiness.

🕒 Quick Facts

Prep Time	15 mins
Cook Time	35 mins
Total Time	40 mins
Servings	4
Difficulty	Easy

🧂 Ingredients

• Parchment paper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp paste)
• 4 egg yolks
• ⅓ cup sugar
• Extra sugar for topping

The Sides

Fresh berries/fruit

Glaze

Nuts, pistachios, or almonds.

Whipped cream

👩‍🍳 Bringing It All Together

1. Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands. Preheat the oven to 325°F
2. Heat cream with vanilla until steaming.
3. Whisk yolks and sugar; slowly add cream.
4. Pour into ramekins, bake at 325°F in a water bath 30–35 min.
5. Chill, sprinkle sugar, torch until caramelized.
6. Finally, plate a goodplate, garnish, serve, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels.
• Non-dairy: Non-cream, coconut, or milk of your choosing.
• Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with your choice of sides: Fresh berries/fruit, nuts, whipped cream, and a light, refreshing beverage.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Set the table, light some candles, and don’t forget your favorite chill music.

💬 Final Bite

This classic vanilla bean crème brûlée delivers creamy custard with a crisp caramelized top—timeless, luxurious, and surprisingly simple, effortlessly elegant. A dessert that feels bakery-worthy. Enjoy the warmth, comfort— this recipe delivers every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!