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Instant Pot Créme Brulée

A ramekin of crème brulée with berries on the side
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Instant Pot créme brulée is surprisingly easy to prepare, and it’s the perfect dessert for a special occasion! Treat your friends and family!

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar
  • 7 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • Dash fine salt
  • 1 pint (454 grams) heavy cream

Topping

  • 6 tablespoons (75 grams) sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, if using, and the salt; whisk until smooth and well blended. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream. You’ll have about 3 cups of custard mixture.
  2. Divide the custard mixture among 6 5-ounce ramekins and wrap them in foil.
  3. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place a trivet in it—a sling style trivet is great if you have one.
  4. Arrange the wrapped ramekins in the Instant Pot, making 2 layers. Lock the lid in place and make sure the knob is in the sealing position (this is automatic on some pots).
  5. Select pressure cook, low pressure, and set the time to 14 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
  6. Remove the ramekins to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes. Uncover the ramekins and place them in a baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for about 4 hours or up to 2 to 3 days.
  7. Just before serving, uncover a ramekin and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of superfine, organic, or granulated sugar. Carefully torch to burn the sugar lightly. Handle the ramekins carefully, as the torch will make the edges of the ramekins quite hot. Repeat with the remaining custards, or as many as you will be serving.
  8. The burnt sugar top will should be hard enough to crack with a spoon.
  9. Serve créme brulée as is or add some berries or sliced fruit or a dollop of whipped cream.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/instant-pot-creme-brulee/