Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Red Velvet Crème Brûlée, a stunning dessert that beautifully marries traditional French custard with the festive flavors of red velvet. This elegant treat features a velvety chocolate base, accented with a vibrant red hue and topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Ideal for special occasions or cozy gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, Red Velvet Crème Brûlée is not only a feast for the eyes but also a sweet experience for the palate. Prepare it ahead of time for effortless entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/3 cup fine sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and place ramekins in a roasting pan.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until combined.
- Add cocoa powder and mix well.
- Incorporate red gel food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling; then slowly mix it into the egg mixture.
- Remove foam from the custard and pour into ramekins.
- Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool, refrigerate for at least two hours, then caramelize sugar on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (160g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 290mg