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Perfect Lavender Honey Crème Brûlée Trio

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A silky smooth crème brûlée infused with lavender and sweetened with honey, offering a delicate floral twist on a classic dessert. This elegant trio recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 6 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably local or wildflower)
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Extra granulated sugar for topping (about 3 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, dried lavender buds, and the scraped seeds of the vanilla bean. Warm over medium heat until just simmering (around 180°F/82°C). Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour the infused cream through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on the lavender to extract flavor but leaving behind the buds. Discard solids.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolk mixture in a thin stream while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  5. Stir in honey and a pinch of fine sea salt.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Arrange six 6-ounce ramekins in a deep baking dish.
  7. Evenly divide the custard mixture among the ramekins, leaving a little space at the top.
  8. Pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches halfway up their sides to create a water bath.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until custards are just set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  10. Remove ramekins from water bath, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Before serving, sprinkle about 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar evenly on top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp. Let sit for a minute before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use a broiler for 1-2 minutes to caramelize sugar but watch carefully to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs and cream for best texture. The custard firms up and flavors deepen after chilling overnight. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut cream and almond milk, though texture will differ.

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Keywords: lavender, honey, crème brûlée, dessert, elegant, easy, custard, floral, caramelized sugar

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