Description
Rich and fudgy Crème Brûlée Brownies layered with silky vanilla custard and finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. This elegant dessert combines deep chocolate flavor with creamy texture and a classic brûlée crack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons extra granulated sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and melted semisweet chocolate until smooth.
- Whisk in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until blended.
- Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just incorporated.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until just set. Cool completely.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 2 egg yolks, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour custard mixture over cooled brownie layer and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours until fully chilled.
- Sprinkle extra granulated sugar evenly over the top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.
- Allow sugar topping to harden, then slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Do not overbake the brownie layer to keep it fudgy.
- Chill thoroughly before torching the sugar topping.
- Move the torch evenly to avoid burning the sugar.
- Use a warm knife and wipe between cuts for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg