PB&J Crème Brûlée

  3.4 – 9 reviews  • Dessert
Level: Intermediate
Total: 6 hr 15 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Intermediate
Total: 6 hr 15 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  2. 12 strawberries, hulled and very thinly sliced
  3. 3 cups heavy cream
  4. 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  5. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  6. 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  7. 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  8. 4 large egg yolks
  9. 1/2 cup turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Spread 2 teaspoons of the strawberry jam in the bottom of each of 6 round or oval 6-ounce crème brûlée ramekins. Arrange the strawberries, slightly shingled, in a layer on top of the jam. Place the ramekins in a large roasting pan or rimmed sheet tray.
  3. Bring the cream, peanut butter, salt and 1/3 cup of the granulated sugar to a simmer in a saucepan, stirring often. Add the scraped vanilla bean and stir to combine. Place the yolks and remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Temper the yolks with about 1/4 cup of the warm cream mixture and whisk to combine, then add the warm egg mixture to the saucepan to fully temper.
  4. Using a ladle, divide the cream mixture among the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full. Place the roasting pan in the oven and add enough warm water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until the centers are set, about 45 minutes.
  5. Carefully transfer the ramekins to a sheet tray and let cool completely at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  6. When ready to serve, sprinkle the tops with just enough of the turbinado sugar to cover in a thin, even layer. Shake off any excess. Torch the sugar with a brûlée or kitchen blowtorch until melted and lightly caramelized. Carefully transfer to plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 695
Total Fat 51 g
Saturated Fat 29 g
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 51 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 286 mg
Sodium 214 mg
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 695
Total Fat 51 g
Saturated Fat 29 g
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 51 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 286 mg
Sodium 214 mg

Reviews

Joshua Nguyen
Creme brulee is my favorite dessert. I make it all the time and try different recipes. This is the worst I have ever eaten. I love GZ and his recipes so trusted him. You failed. Would give 0 stars if possible.
Debbie Payne
So I took this next level, followed recipe exactly. Except after caramelizing top, added mini marshmallows, tiny choc chips-torched them. Then finished with some crushed pretzels. Amazing.
Kevin Smith
Why would anyone ruin this with peanut butter????
Tonya Mccoy
sickly sweet, sorry

 

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