Rich, velvety, and intensely caramelised—without a single egg in sight. Today, we are tackling how to make an incredible egg-free Crème Brûlée that delivers all the luxury and crackle of the classic French dessert.
Achieving that signature glass-like burnt-sugar crust and creamy custard depth without traditional egg coagulation can be tricky, but by balancing our ingredients and utilising precise texturisers, we get a silky-smooth mouthfeel and a stable structure that looks like and tastes absolute perfection. Whether you have an allergy or simply want a fresh take on the classic, this technique is a game-changer.
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Ingredients:
560g Heavy cream (2.3 cups)
70g granulated sugar (0.3 cups)
1.0g iota carrageenan (0.5tsp but weigh it)
1.2g Tara gum (0.5tsp but weigh it)
1–2 Drops yellow food colouring (ooptional)
5-10g Vanilla bean paste (1-2 tsp)
0.5–0.8 g Kala Namak (black/sulfur salt) (0.25 tsp)
1g Regular fine salt (0.2tsp)
1.5-2.5g Pumpkin spice blend (see below) (up to 0.5tsp)
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3 Comments
You didn’t put the pumpkin spice recipe into the description, Nick!
Thank you sir!
Sounds like an amazing recipe, thanks for it!
BTW if you or anyone else is interested, Chef Alexis Gauthier (of the restaurant of that name in London) has a vegan recipe for incredible creme brulee.