Description
Rich caramel crème brûlée pie delivers classic French dessert elegance in pie form. Crisp pastry shell cradles silky custard with caramelized sugar crust, inviting sweet exploration with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ⅔ cups (400 ml) heavy cream
- 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) dulce de leche
- 1 9-inch pie crust (baked and cooled)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsps cornstarch
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prep Foundation: Layer dulce de leche smoothly across the pre-baked pie shell, establishing a creamy base.
- Create Custard Base: Whisk cornstarch into heavy cream in a saucepan, integrating egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until uniformly blended.
- Cook Custard: Heat mixture over medium temperature, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and achieve a dense, velvety consistency that bubbles gently.
- Enhance Flavor: Remove from heat and incorporate butter and vanilla extract, stirring until completely melded and smooth.
- Fill and Chill: Pour custard into prepared pie crust, spreading evenly with a spatula, then refrigerate overnight to solidify and develop rich flavors.
- Caramelize Topping: Before serving, cover crust edges with foil, dust surface with granulated sugar, and use a kitchen torch or broiler to create a golden, crackling glaze.
- Serve with Flair: Slice and individually torch each serving for a dramatic, personalized dessert presentation that highlights the caramelized sugar crust.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Whisk cornstarch into cream thoroughly and gradually to ensure a smooth, lump-free custard base.
- Monitor Heat Carefully: Stir continuously over medium heat to avoid scorching and achieve a perfect, velvety custard texture.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate overnight to allow custard to set properly and develop deep, rich flavor profiles.
- Torch with Precision: Use a kitchen torch or broiler at close range, moving constantly to create an even, golden caramel crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg