Description
Oatmeal brûlée is a cozy, elevated spin on your everyday bowl of oats. Creamy, slow-cooked oatmeal gets a golden caramelized sugar topping—just like crème brûlée. It’s a breakfast that feels indulgent but stays wholesome, making it perfect for slow mornings, brunch spreads, or even a comforting lunch. The contrast of warm oats and crisp sugar is a textural dream you didn’t know oatmeal needed.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups milk (or milk of choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for natural sweetness)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for brûlée topping)
Optional toppings: sliced bananas, berries, chopped nuts, Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine oats, milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
Divide the oatmeal into ramekins or small bowls. Let sit for 5 minutes to slightly firm.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar evenly over the top of each portion.
Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until bubbling and golden. Let cool 1 minute to harden.
No torch? Place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g