Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of traditional French dessert and a classic tart with this Creme Brulee Tart recipe. Bringing together the creamy, custard heart of creme brulee and encasing it in a crisp, buttery tart crust, this dessert is topped off with a perfectly caramelized sugar layer. Ideal for gatherings or a luxurious treat at home, this tart promises to be a showstopper at any dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tbsp for topping
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 vanilla beans, insides scraped
- 6 egg yolks
Instructions
- STEP 1: Prepare the Crust Begin with the crust by selecting either the normal or gluten-free option. Chill the dough after preparing and rolling it out as directed, ensuring it is properly sized for your pie pan and then set aside to chill.
- STEP 2: Bake the Crust Preheat the oven to 400°F and carefully fit the dough into your pie pan, using pie weights to maintain its shape during baking. Adjust the temperature and baking time as necessary depending on your crust choice, aiming for a golden color.
- STEP 3: Custard Filling In a pot, mix the heavy cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Heat until simmering, then gradually combine with the whisked egg yolks for a smooth custard mix.
- STEP 4: Assemble and Bake Pour the custard into the pre-baked crust and remove any surface bubbles with a torch. Bake at a reduced heat of 300°F until the custard is just set but still wobbly in the center. Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
- STEP 5: Caramelize and Serve Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tart and caramelize with a torch. Slice the tart and serve it as a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour