Here’s a luxurious and indulgent recipe for Toasted Vanilla Bean & Bourbon Brûlée – a twist on the classic crème brûlée with deep, toasty vanilla notes and a warming hint of bourbon. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
Toasted Vanilla Bean & Bourbon Brûlée
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Chill Time: 2+ hours
Ingredients:
Custard Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 whole vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 tbsp bourbon (such as Maker’s Mark or Woodford Reserve)
- Pinch of salt
Topping:
- 4–5 tsp raw turbinado sugar (or granulated sugar) for brûlée top