creme brulee w/berries (sallye)
This was a favorite dish my daughter served at catering events. It is very tasty and makes an elegant presentation. I have tried to simplify it a bit, but you can "gussy" it up with mint sprigs, coconut sprinkles or other garnishments as your desire. Note: The prep time includes the time required to chill in the refrigerator. Enjoy
prep time
3 Hr
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CREME BRULEE INGREDIENTS
- 6 - extra large egg yolks
- 1-1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoon real mexican vanilla
- 1 cup fresh raspberries ***
- 6 to 8 - frozen pastry shells (preformed)
- RASPBERRY*** SAUCE
- 1 cup fresh raspberries***
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1/4 cup water
How To Make creme brulee w/berries (sallye)
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Step 1Bake pastry shells at 350ºF until light toasty brown and set aside. (about 5 minutes)
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Step 2Lightly whisk egg yolks. Place eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar in the top half of a double boiler over very hot water over medium heat
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Step 3Vigorously whisk until lemon colored and the consistency of mousse. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Step 4Place cream, remainder of sugar and vanilla in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Slowly pour into egg yolks mixture, whisking rapidly as you pour.
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Step 5Return double boiler back to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is quite thick (about 10 minutes)
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Step 6Remove top half of double boiler and place in a bowl of ice. Stir occasionally while mixture cools until it reaches the consistency of a very thick custard.
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Step 7Spread a single layer of fresh raspberries over the bottom of baked puff pastry shells. Spoon cooled crème over raspberries to the top of the shells.
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Step 8Place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours up to 8 hours.
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Step 9When chilled, sprinkle 2 tablespoon sugar over each filled shell. OPTIONS: If you have a hand held kitchen butane torch, you can use it to caramelize the sugar. If you don't have a torch, place shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 6 inches away from broiler flame for about 3 minutes or until sugar caramelized. DO NOT OVERCOOK OR CREME WILL MELT.
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Step 10immediately remove from heat. Pour raspberry sauce over the bottom of 6 dessert plates. Place a crème brulee in the center of each and serve immediately.
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Step 11HOW TO MAKE THE RASPBERRY SAUCE.
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Step 12Cook over medium heat sugar, water, and white wine in a heavy small pan or skillet until sugar is completely dissolved and you have a smooth syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool
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Step 13Place raspberries in food processor or blender and puree until very smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove all the seeds.
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Step 14Whisk the simple syrup and raspberry puree together until well blended.
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Step 15***You can substitute blueberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries, or your choice of other kinds.
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