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Crème Brûlée Pie

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Crème brûlée pie is a creamy, elegant twist on the classic French dessert, featuring a smooth custard filling in a buttery pie crust with a signature crackly caramelized sugar topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons brown or raw sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Blind-bake the pie crust until golden, then let it cool completely.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the cream and milk over low heat until just warm, then remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Slowly whisk the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture to temper, avoiding curdling.
  6. Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve, then pour it into the cooled pie crust.
  7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until custard is set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle brown or raw sugar evenly over the surface and caramelize with a kitchen torch until crisp.

Notes

  • Infuse the cream with a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick for deeper flavor.
  • Try adding citrus zest to the custard for a bright twist.
  • A chocolate crust adds a rich, decadent layer to the dessert.

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