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Creamy Ube Crème Brûlée for Two Easy Recipe Without a Torch

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A creamy, purple-hued ube crème brûlée recipe perfectly portioned for two, featuring a stovetop caramelization method that eliminates the need for a kitchen torch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons ube extract (or 1/2 cup mashed cooked purple yam)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Place a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and whole milk. Heat over medium until just simmering, then remove from heat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until lightened in color and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Stir in ube extract (or mashed purple yam), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Strain the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
  6. Divide the custard evenly between two ramekins (about 6 oz / 180 ml each).
  7. Place ramekins in a baking dish and pour boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until custard is just set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle remaining 1/12 cup (15 g) granulated sugar evenly on top of each custard.
  11. Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Place ramekins on skillet and gently move them to caramelize sugar for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Let sugar harden before serving.

Notes

Use a water bath for even cooking and prevent curdling by tempering eggs slowly. For caramelizing sugar without a torch, a dry skillet over medium heat works well; alternatively, use the oven broiler for 1-2 minutes while watching closely. Chill custard well before caramelizing sugar to get a crisp topping. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with full-fat coconut milk. Vegan adaptation possible using silken tofu and cornstarch slurry.

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Keywords: ube, crème brûlée, dessert for two, no torch crème brûlée, Filipino dessert, creamy custard, stovetop caramelization

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