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Pistachio Crème Brulee

Pistachio Crème Brûlée

Indulge in the creamy delight of Pistachio Crème Brûlée, a unique twist on a classic French dessert perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Ingredients
  • 1 cup Toasted Pistachios unsalted preferred
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Honey adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Salt essential for flavor
  • 6 large Egg Yolks avoid substitution unless vegan
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract optional, can be replaced with vanilla
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar no substitution recommended

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Ramekins
  • baking dish
  • kitchen blow torch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped toasted pistachios, heavy cream, honey, a pinch of salt, and the split vanilla bean. Heat over medium until scalding, about 5 minutes.
  3. Cover the saucepan and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
  4. Strain the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve back into the saucepan.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and almond extract.
  6. Temper the egg yolks by gradually adding the warm cream mixture while whisking constantly.
  7. Evenly pour the custard mixture into individual ramekins.
  8. Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  9. Bake for 25-28 minutes until the edges are set.
  10. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  11. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen blow torch.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy your Pistachio Crème Brûlée.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, avoid adding the caramelized sugar topping until just before serving. Store leftovers without caramelizing the sugar.

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