Best 2 Slow Cooker Creme Brulee Recipes

Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that is typically made with a custard base and a caramelized sugar topping. It can be a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. If you're looking for an easy way to make crème brûlée, a slow cooker is a great option. With a slow cooker, you can make crème brûlée without having to babysit it. Simply combine the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. In a few hours, you'll have a delicious, creamy dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

STEF'S SLOW COOKER CREME BRULEE

Stef's Slow Cooker Creme Brulee image

Creme brulee cooked in the slow cooker is an easy way to prepare this creamy dessert and you only need 5 simple ingredients. These can be baked and chilled 2 days ahead. Cover ramekins after chilling 3 hours to prevent condensation on the surface of the custards.

Provided by cupcakeproject

Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Creme Brulee Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 egg yolks
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ⅔ cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

Whisk yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and salt in a bowl until smooth; gently whisk in cream and vanilla extract. Strain custard mixture into a liquid measuring cup.
Line bottom of a 6-quart oval slow cooker with a folded kitchen towel to create a level surface so ramekins won't slide around. Set four 4-ounce ramekins on the towel. Fill slow cooker with enough water to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
Pour custard evenly into ramekins. Drape paper towels over top of slow cooker liner to absorb any condensation during baking; cover with lid to secure.
Cook on Low until custard is set but jiggles slightly, about 2 hours.
Transfer ramekins to a rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes. Refrigerate custards, uncovered, until cold, at least 3 hours.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over each ramekin and shake gently to distribute evenly. Heat the sugar using a culinary torch until melted and browned, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 340.7 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 191.2 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

SLOW COOKER CREME BRULEE

Slow Cooker Creme Brulee image

No bain marie or torches here... just a slow cooker and your broiler. Adapted from "Make It Fast, Cook It Slow" by Stephanie O'Dea, as published by Caroline Russock at Serious Eats http://bit.ly/9344mk

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar (baker's or fine sugar is best)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup raw sugar

Steps:

Place a 1 1/2 qt heat-proof dish (or 4 6-ounce ramekins) in a 6 qt slow cooker. Add hot water to come 3/4 of the way up the sides.
Whip together cream, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla. Pour into dish (or divide equally into ramekins). Cover the slow cooker and cook on high 2-4 hours. The edges should be set, but the center of the custards should still be jiggly. It is much harder to overcook these in the slow cooker than the oven, so don't worry.
VERY CAREFULLY remove the baking dish/ramekins (use oven mitts! ramekins can be removed with tongs; wrap rubberbands around the tips to provide friction and prevent slips). Allow to cool completely on the countertop, then refrigerate 3-4 hours until very cold.
Spread sugar evenly over the top(s) and brown with a hand torch, or place as close as possible to the broiler element of your oven for 3-5 minutes. Cool briefly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips:

Use a heavy-duty slow cooker that can withstand high temperatures. A 4-quart slow cooker is a good size for this recipe.
Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start cooking. This will help them to combine smoothly.
Don't overmix the custard. Overmixing can cause the custard to become tough and rubbery.
Cook the custard on low heat for 6-8 hours. This will prevent the custard from curdling.
Don't open the lid of the slow cooker while the custard is cooking. This will let heat escape and prevent the custard from cooking evenly.
Once the custard is cooked, let it cool completely before refrigerating. This will help it to set properly.
To make the sugar topping, use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar. You can also use a broiler, but be careful not to burn the sugar.

Conclusion:

Crème brûlée is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This slow cooker recipe makes it easy to prepare this classic dessert at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a creamy and decadent crème brûlée that is sure to impress your friends and family.