Amaretto Crème Brûlée
A rich amaretto crème brûlée offers a sophisticated dessert featuring a creamy custard and a caramelized sugar topping.
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°F.
-
In a saucepan, bring cream, amaretto, and almond extract to a boil.
-
Whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, then slowly incorporate the hot cream mixture until well blended.
-
Place 6 to 8 individual baking dishes into a larger baking pan.
-
Pour the cream mixture into the small dishes, then add boiling water to the larger pan, filling it halfway up the sides of the small dishes.
-
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
-
Cool the crème brûlée, then chill for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
-
Before serving, sprinkle each crème brûlée with 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar.
-
Torch or broil the sugar until caramelized and golden brown.
-
Garnish with mint or toasted almonds as desired.