Crème Brûlée Recipe: Make the Dessert from the Movie Little Forest About 1 hour

A simple crème brûlée recipe to make at home

We're going to make this sweet dessert from the movie Little Forest with a crème brûlée recipe. Crème brûlée is a French dessert that is characterized by its sweet and smooth flavor with soft cream and crispy caramel. It's a simple recipe that you can make at home and is perfect for when you have leftover fresh cream. Let's get started.

What is crème brûlée?

Crème brûlée is a traditional French dessert, characterized by a smooth custardy cream with a crispy, caramelized surface sprinkled with sugar. The name means "burnt cream" in French, and it's beloved for its combination of crispy exterior and soft interior. Crème brûlée is prepared by baking a creamy base of egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream at a low temperature and then chilling it. The top is then sprinkled with sugar and caramelized with a blowtorch, creating a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors. It's a classic, luxurious dessert that's considered one of the most iconic of French cuisine.
For more information on crème brûlée, see the Wikipediafor more information.

Recipe: Crème Brûlée

Preparation materials

• Whipped cream: 200 ml
• Milk: 100 ml
• Sugar: 4 Tablespoons
• Egg yolks: 4
• Taste: 1 pack
• Vanilla essence (can be omitted): A few drops
• Sugar for topping: Brown sugar or white sugar

By measurements: 1 T=15 cc, use 1 t=5 cc measuring spoons

Tools to use

• Steamer: Can also be used as a pot steamer
• Torch: Required to caramelize the outside of the frosting
• Heat-resistant containers: For steaming or baking crème brûlée

Crème Brûlée Recipe Process

Measuring and preparing ingredients

Measure out all your ingredients. For the eggs, we'll only be using the yolks; you can save the whites for meringues or other dishes.

Tip: Preparing your ingredients ahead of time makes cooking so much easier!

Mixing ingredients

Crack the 4 egg yolks into a bowl and gently whisk in 4 tablespoons of sugar - you don't want to beat them too hard, you want them to be light and fluffy.

Combine 200 ml fresh cream and 100 ml milk in a large bowl. This mixture will create the smooth texture of the crème brûlée.

Tip: Mix gently to avoid introducing too much air. If air is introduced, the cream may not be smooth.

Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the mixture and strain through a sieve for a smoother crème brûlée.

Preparing the flavor balm

Crumble 1 pack of flavored chestnuts and line the bottom of a heatproof container. You'll love the crunchy flavor of the chestnuts with the smooth cream.

Add ingredients to a container

Pour the mixed liquid into the container lined with the flavoring balm. Be careful not to overfill the container.

Steaming

Cover the container with plastic wrap and steam in a steamer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, making sure to control the heat so the water doesn't boil. I used a steam steamer, but a stovetop steamer will work just as well.

Tip: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. If moisture gets inside, it will turn into a steamed egg.

Cool down

Once removed from the steamer, allow the crème brûlée to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If you have time, store for at least 2 hours.

Prepare the sugar

Sprinkle a thick layer of sugar over the cooled crème brûlée. You can use brown sugar or white sugar, it doesn't make much difference in flavor. Just make sure to put it on thick and spread it out as flat and wide as possible.

Caramelizing

Use a torch to caramelize the sugar. The sugar will melt and create a thin, crispy crust. If you don't have a torch, you can also heat a spoon on the stove and hold it over the sugar. Be sure to wear thick gloves when using this method to avoid burning yourself.

Complete

The finished crème brûlée is served by breaking the crispy shell with a spoon and scooping out the soft cream underneath. It's even better if you dip your spoon deep into the chestnuts underneath, as the savory flavor of the chestnuts, the smoothness of the cream, and the sweet sugar combine really well.

Alternative ingredients and cooking tips

• You can also use soy milk instead of cow's milk, which adds a nutty flavor.
• Try using boiled or roasted chestnuts instead of flavored chestnuts.

Product information used

• Whipped cream: Essential ingredients for a smooth creamy flavor 👉 See products
• Taste: It's an easy way to add flavor to your chestnuts, and the brand doesn't matter. 👉 See products
• Steamer: My favorite steamer makes cooking a breeze. 👉 See products

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Today, we've recreated the crème brûlée from the movie Little Forest, and it's a great dessert for a holiday party or home party. The sweet and creamy flavor is sure to lift your spirits, so have a delicious day.

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