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Caffe Mocha Creme Brulee | www.diethood.com | Delicious and decadent chocolate custard with notes of espresso and a crispy sugar crust.

Caffe Mocha Creme Brulee

Katerina | Diethood
Caffe Mocha Creme Brulee is a delicious and decadent chocolate custard with notes of espresso and a crispy sugar crust.
Servings : 6
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg yolks , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons brewed espresso or any other strong coffee
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2- cup dark or semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 to 6 cups boiling water
  • Topping
  • raw sugar
  • white chocolate shavings , for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 315.
  • Place 6 ramekins in a roasting pan that is at least 3 inches deep; set aside.
  • Whisk together egg yolks, vanilla, and coffee until combined; set aside.
  • In a saucepan set over medium heat, stir together cream and, mini chocolate chips, and sugar; cook, frequently stirring, until it begins to boil and chocolate is melted.
  • Remove from heat and slowly add ? of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking and adding a few tablespoons at a time until incorporated. Continue to add the remaining cream mixture.
  • Pour prepared custard mixture into previously prepared ramekins.
  • Fill roasting pan with boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set.
  • Remove from oven and place ramekins on a wire rack.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature; about 1 hour.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
If you have a kitchen torch, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of raw sugar over the top of the creme brulee; melt the sugar with the torch and form a crispy top.
  • Allow the creme brulee to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
If you do not have a kitchen torch, remove wrap and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of raw sugar over the top of the creme brulee.
  • Turn on the broiler.
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until sugar is melted and browned.
  • Let stand few minutes.
  • Add white chocolate shavings, if using.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 479 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 38 g | Saturated Fat: 24 g | Cholesterol: 304 mg | Sodium: 55 mg | Potassium: 174 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 22 g | Vitamin A: 1425 IU | Vitamin C: 0.5 mg | Calcium: 120 mg | Iron: 0.7 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolate creme brulee, creme brulee recipe, easy creme brulee