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Maple Creme Brulee

[heart_this] · May 1, 2008 · 43 Comments

Maple Creme Brulee

Since I started food blogging I have been seeing creme brulee’s a lot. They always looked really good but they sounded a bit intimidating. I am not really sure why I was hesitant about trying to make a creme brulee… maybe it was because I kept seeing recipes that required a blow torch. I recently picked up a large jug of good maple syrup and I was looking for some recipes to use it in when I came across some recipes for maple creme brulee that sounded good. The first recipe that I came across sounded pretty easy and luckily it called for broiling to caramelize the sugar on top rather than a blow torch. The creme brulee was really easy to make. I was a bit surprised that a recipe that contains just cream, eggs and maple syrup changed from a liquid to a semi-solid. The maple creme brulee was so good!! The maple flavour came through nicely and it was smooth, creamy and sweet. The caramelized sugar on top created a thin crispy layer that was a nice contrast in texture.

Maple Creme Brulee

Maple Creme Brulee

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar (or brown sugar)
directions
  1. Heat the heavy cream and maple syrup until just before boiling and remove from heat.
  2. Mix the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla in a bowl.
  3. Pour the cream mixture into the eggs slowly while stirring.
  4. Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins.
  5. Place the ramekins in a baking pan and fill the baking pan with water until it comes halfway up the ramekins.
  6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until firm but still jiggley, about 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let them cool and then cool in the fridge until cold.
  8. Sprinkle with the sugar and place under a broiler until the sugar turns golden brown, about 20-90 seconds.
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  1. noble pig says

    May 1, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    Maple creme brulee is one of those unreal flavors. The cream and the maple are a match made in heaven.

    I’m also afraid of the blow torch!

    Reply
  2. Chef Erik says

    May 1, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    That looks great. I love creme brulee. I will have to try the maple.

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    May 1, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    I too have been meaning to make a creme brulee. Perhaps I will try this one, as I just so happen to have some of my dad’s homemade maple syrup on hand. Lovely recipe.

    Reply
  4. cakewardrobe says

    May 1, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Your cooking is so versatile! I love your recipe. I think a blow torch is worth it! Once you get your first kick out of it, you’ll be forever abusing it!

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  5. HoneyB says

    May 2, 2008 at 12:28 am

    I’ll have the crab cake for dinner and the brulee for dessert please! Licking my chops!

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  6. VeggieGirl says

    May 2, 2008 at 12:43 am

    My jaw dropped when I saw that creme brulee – GOR. GEOUS.

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  7. cook eat FRET says

    May 2, 2008 at 12:59 am

    get a torch
    i did

    then i exploded my flan ramekin
    but get one anyway

    Reply
  8. Sharon says

    May 2, 2008 at 1:06 am

    I’m having dinner with HoneyB, but I’ll eat the creme brulee first 🙂

    Reply
  9. chou says

    May 2, 2008 at 1:25 am

    I’ll have to forward this to a friend who taps her trees-she’ll love it. Between butter and cream vs oil, butter and cream win. Every time. Anyway, butter has a lower melting temp than cocoa butter, so you were doing it right!

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  10. RecipeGirl says

    May 2, 2008 at 1:38 am

    Oh my gosh- creme brulee is my absolute favorite dessert. I’ve never made it myself. I’d like to get one of those blow torches.

    I’ve never had Maple CB but it looks/sounds fab.

    Reply
  11. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    May 2, 2008 at 3:31 am

    It looks beautiful, Kevin! Creme brulee is one of my favorite things. I just bought a little blowtorch a few weeks ago. I’m still working up the nerve to use it!

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    May 2, 2008 at 3:55 am

    Hey! That’s a great version of creme brulee. I bet you get really good maple syrup up there in Canada. Yum!

    Reply
  13. Lina says

    May 2, 2008 at 4:46 am

    wow! I love maple and I love creme brulee but Ive never tried maple creme brulee before. This looks so good! It is giong on my list of must-trys!

    Reply
  14. sher says

    May 2, 2008 at 5:50 am

    Perfect! Real maple syrup is one of my favorite things. I’ve never seen a maple creme brulee–great idea.

    Reply
  15. magpie says

    May 2, 2008 at 6:10 am

    Yum. I just found your blog and bookmarked a bunch of recipes immediately. Your recipes sound great!

    Reply
  16. Mochachocolata Rita says

    May 2, 2008 at 7:11 am

    I am totally intimidated…someone got burned trying to make creme brulee…ouuucccchhhh!!! maple sounds magical, as always kevin!

    kevin…you’re invited to my chinese take-out party, check out the details in my blogpost:
    http://mochachocolatarita.blogspot.com/2008/05/celebrating-my-88th-post-chinese-take.html

    Reply
  17. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

    May 2, 2008 at 7:34 am

    Creme Brulee can be a bit passe, but maple flavoured, suddenly it sounds interesting again 🙂 looks fabulous too! I want a kitchen blowtorch so bad lol.

    Reply
  18. Grace says

    May 2, 2008 at 8:34 am

    real maple syrup is just amazing. i say that i love pancakes, but they’re really just an excuse to eat lots and lots of syrup. your recipe sounds great to a maple-syrup-lover like myself. 🙂

    Reply
  19. aforkfulofspaghetti says

    May 2, 2008 at 8:55 am

    That looks perfect!

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  20. Emiline says

    May 2, 2008 at 9:06 am

    That looks fabulous.

    I love making creme brulee- but I’ve never made a maple one.
    You should send me some of your Canadian maple syrup.
    Our maple syrup is so expensive. You wouldn’t believe it.

    Reply
  21. Pearlsofeast says

    May 2, 2008 at 9:16 am

    kevin, This too good!!!!

    Please can u check my blog, I have a surprise!!!!!

    Thanks and have a good day

    Reply
  22. Dhanggit says

    May 2, 2008 at 10:58 am

    thats definitely a heaven made combination: maple in creme brulee!! love it!!

    Reply
  23. giz says

    May 2, 2008 at 11:01 am

    Good choice to use the maple syrup. I keep passing the torch when I go to the kitchen store and each time I pick it up and then put it back down again. Your creme brulee looks terrific.

    Reply
  24. Parker says

    May 2, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    That looks amazing. I have never made a creme brule, but this is certainly inspiring.

    Reply
  25. Astra Libris says

    May 2, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    mmmm… Maple Creme Brulee… I too need to enter the world of creme brulee making – thank you for sharing your flawless creation as inspiration!

    Reply
  26. Nilmandra says

    May 2, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    A blow torch gives better control, but you’re right, it’s doable under the grill/broiler too. Maple sounds lovely in a creme brulee.

    Reply
  27. Manggy says

    May 2, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    Ah, to live in Canada and have access to unlimited, overflowing liquid gold!!:) Sounds incredible!

    Reply
  28. Daziano says

    May 2, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    Since I’m not Canadian it’s always nice to have some interesting recipes with maple syrup!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  29. Mike of Mike's Table says

    May 2, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    I love creme brulee but also have never made it… This looks delicious and I bet the maple added a nice twist to it

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  30. Deborah says

    May 2, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    I love creme brulee, and the maple touch sounds delicious!

    Reply
  31. Deborah says

    May 2, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    I love creme brulee, and the maple touch sounds delicious!

    Reply
  32. Peter M says

    May 2, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    Maple Syrup…the essence of Canada…your broiler did a good job with the top.

    Reply
  33. Helene says

    May 2, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    You’re right we don’t see crème brulée on sites. I bought a torch and never used it yet. I love crème brulée.

    Reply
  34. Gloria says

    May 2, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    Kevin, Kevin naughty boy!! how we are going to eat all these delicious you make??? Love this, xxGloria (I really love Creme Brulee)

    Reply
  35. Robin says

    May 2, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    I’ve never made a creme brulee, but now I really want to try a maple one!

    Reply
  36. giz says

    May 2, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    Back again – just wanted to let you know that Psychgrad and I have awarded you the Excellence award. Please come to Equal Opportunity Kitchen at http://eatfordinner.blogspot.com to learn more

    Reply
  37. Proud Italian Cook says

    May 2, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    Kevin, Kevin, Kevin! You never sieze to amaze me!

    Reply
  38. diva says

    May 2, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    oh yay! i’ve been hoping to make brulee without having a blow torch around just because pyromaniac or not, i find it very daunting to use it. looks yum! maple syrup is it,man.

    Reply
  39. cakebrain says

    May 3, 2008 at 5:55 am

    Beautiful brulee!

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  40. Meeta says

    May 3, 2008 at 10:14 am

    Now that is a grand flavor combination Kevin I can simple taste th harmony of flavors. I am working on a CB flavor combo myself – if only the recipes would cook themselves from my imagination!!

    Reply
  41. eatme_delicious says

    May 3, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Yum I really love creme brulee! Yours looks delicious. Glad that your first creme brulee making experience turned out well. When I first made it I didn’t have a torch either so just used the broiler method, which works out just fine!

    Reply
  42. Karen says

    March 15, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Love creme brulee. This maple flavored one looks so rich and I love the crackly maple topping!

    Reply
  43. La Table De Nana says

    March 22, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I love maple CB and yours looks perfect..Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

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