Description
A silky smooth and decadent dessert that elevates any dish, perfect for tarts or indulgence with a spoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 g Gelatin Powder
- 36 g Cold Water
- 500 g Cream
- 1 Vanilla Pod
- 140 g Caster/White Sugar
- 100 g Egg Yolks
- Pinch of Sea Salt Flakes
- Hand Blender
- 1 Litre Tall Jug
- Digital Thermometer
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Start by adding the gelatin powder to a small bowl with the cold water. Give it a gentle stir to combine and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it blooms.
- Heat the Cream: In a saucepan, pour in the cream and add the vanilla pod. Gently heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Melt the Sugar: While the cream is warming, melt the sugar in another pan until it turns golden without stirring too soon.
- Combine the Cream and Caramel: Once the sugar has reached a perfect caramel color, remove it from heat and carefully pour in the warm cream mixture. Stir to combine.
- Incorporate Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Temper the yolks with the hot cream mixture and then add it back to the saucepan.
- Melt in the Gelatin: Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Blend for Smoothness: Using your hand blender, pulse until silky smooth.
- Cool and Set: Pour the crémeux into your tall jug and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate, nut extracts, spices, or pureed fruit for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: caramel, dessert, crémeux, silky, indulgent