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Easy Butterscotch Creme Brûlée

melshealthybowl
If you love the classic vanilla creme brulee, I promise you this is a must-try. Especially if you love butterscotch and I used a sugar-free butterscotch flavoring. It's guilt-free and oh-so-delicious! Make this dessert for your lovers this Valentine's day, and you'll be as smooth and dreamy as this treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Course Brunch, Dessert, Snack, Sweets, Treats
Cuisine French
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3 Egg yolks (save the egg whites for other recipes)
  • 1/4 cup Monkfruit Sweetener (sugar substitute) (more for the caramelized sugar before serving)
  • 10 drops Butterscotch Flavoring
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 F
  • In a saucepan, pour the heavy whipping cream, let that warm up, then start stirring until steaming and almost at a simmer. Remove from heat and add the butterscotch flavoring (give it a taste, add more drops if needed).
  • Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar substitute, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • In another saucepan, boil some water (this is important). Meanwhile, start mixing the custard.
  • Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking. This will avoid scrambling your egg. Continue these steps slowly until everything is well incorporated.
  • Grab a strainer mesh to slowly pour the custard mixture into a large measuring cup or a bowl with a spout for easy pouring into the ramekin.
  • Divide the mixture into 3 (4-6 oz ramekins and place in a baking dish once the water boil. Pour the boiling water into the baking dish, and fill about halfway up the ramekin cups.
  • Bake at 325F for 35-40 minutes, or until the centers are nearly set and have a slight giggle in the center. Once you've achieved this consistency, transfer the ramekins to a wire rack and let it cool to room temperature. Then cover each ramekin and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or up to 2 days).

When ready to serve

  • Spread 1-2 tsp monk fruit sweetener on top of each ramekin (swirl the sweetener to coat the top evenly or each custard).
  • In a circular motion, torch the sweetener until the whole surface is caramelized.
  • Serve with a spoon, break the sugar and enjoy!

Notes

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Keyword butterscotch, butterscotch creme brûlée, creme brulee
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