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Summary
The simple addition of orange zest adds a delightful dimension to this French classic, with tangy citrus notes enhancing the creamy-sweet custard. Home cooks who don't have a chef's blowtorch can easily use their broiler/grill to caramelize the sugar topping. But remember to leave the oven door slightly open and keep watch. A golden sugar crust can quickly turn black if left too long under the flame. This dessert was born of a collaboration between the cellar and the kitchen. Some years ago during the creation of Chandon Riche—our off-dry sparkling wine, which has a hint of sweetness—our winemaker recalled the aromatics issuing from the orange tree that grew not far from the wine cellar. He ran to the kitchen with a bottle of the new wine and asked if the chefs could produce a dessert that evoked the same citrus impression. Bitter Orange Crème Brûlée is now a signature dish at the restaurant. For a nice pairing with this dessert, add the classic ladyfinger sugar cookies, if you like; they bring a crisp element to join the silky custard and the crunch of the sugar. Make them in advance of the crème brûlée.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup/100 g sugar, plus 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract/essence
- 1/2 cup/60 g all-purpose/plain flour
- 3 tbsp confectioners'/icing sugar
- 2 cups/480 ml heavy (whipping) / double cream
- 1 cup/240 ml whole milk
- Grated zest from two oranges
- 12 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup/100 g sugar, plus 6 tbsp/75 g
- Sprigs of fresh mint or chocolate mint, for garnish
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Nutrition

- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 598 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 31 g 47.36%
- Saturated Fat: 19 g 97.04%
- Trans Fat: 1 g %
- Cholesterol: 133 mg 44.46%
- Sodium: 48 mg 2.01%
- Calcium: 107 mg 10.74%
- Potassium: 94 mg 2.69%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 1 mg 7.87%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 68 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g 1.13%
- Sugar: 20 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
- Vitamin A 24.68%
- Vitamin C 0.95%
- Vitamin D 13.22%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Exchange - Fat6
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs1
- Exchange - Starch3
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat0
- Exchange - Alcohol0
- MyPlate - Grain Total3 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq