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Creme Brulee Pie

Creme Brulee Pie: A Delightfully Indulgent Twist for Dessert Lovers

This Creme Brulee Pie is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, offering creamy richness and a caramelized top for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • pie pan
  • torch
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Crusts

  • 1 normal crust pie crust OR use gluten free crust option

Filling

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoon for topping
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 units vanilla beans insides scraped out
  • 6 units egg yolks

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the pie dough. Follow instructions for normal crust or gluten free version. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling out.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the dough 2 inches past the pie pan, crimp edges, and bake with weights for 15-20 minutes.
  • Make the custard filling by combining heavy cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a pot. Heat and whisk together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and slowly mix in the heated cream. Pour filling into the crust and bake at 300°F for 35-45 minutes.
  • Cool at room temp for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with sugar and caramelize with a torch.

Notes

The pie can be made up to 3 days in advance. Ensure to properly cool and refrigerate for a smooth custard texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creme Brulee Pie, custard, dessert, indulgent, pie, vanilla
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