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Desserts & Baking

Irish Crème Brûlée

irish crème brûlée with baileys

irish crème brûlée made with baileys irish creamed liqueur

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 150°C (top/bottom).

  2. 2

    Heat cream in a saucepan until hot and just steaming (do not boil).

  3. 3

    Remove from heat, stir in Baileys and vanilla.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale (don’t over-whisk).

  5. 5

    Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolks while whisking gently.

  6. 6

    Strain mixture (important for silky texture)

  7. 7

    Pour into 5 ramekins. Place ramekins in a deep tray. Pour hot water around them until halfway up the sides.

  8. 8

    Bake 35–40 minutes until set but still slightly wobbly in the center.

  9. 9

    Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

  10. 10

    To Brûlée: Sprinkle a thin, even layer of sugar on top.

  11. 11

    To Brûlée: Torch until deep golden and glassy.

  12. 12

    To Brûlée: Let sit 1-2 minutes to harden before serving.

Notes

Tips: If you don’t have a torch, grill under very high heat for a few seconds (watch closely). Serve with berries or shortbread. Enjoy 🍓🫐