Description
A tropical twist on the classic dessert, Pandan Crème Brûlée combines the rich flavors of coconut and pandan for a unique and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pandan extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Place six ramekins in a baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, coconut milk, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, vanilla extract, pandan extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove any solids.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust. If you don’t have a torch, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try substituting the pandan extract with matcha powder for a green tea version.
- Add a layer of fresh fruit, such as mango or berries, on top of the custard before caramelizing the sugar for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg