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French Lavender Honey Crème Brûlée

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time5 hrs

This French Lavender Honey Crème Brûlée is an elegant and aromatic dessert, featuring a silky-smooth vanilla custard infused with fragrant lavender and sweet honey, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. The delicate floral notes of lavender balance beautifully with the richness of the cream and the warmth of the honey, making this a sophisticated yet comforting treat.

French Lavender Honey Crème Brûlée

For the Custard
 2 cups heavy cream
 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
 ¼ cup honey (plus extra for garnish)
 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
 5 large egg yolks
 ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Caramelized Sugar Topping
 ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
 Fresh lavender flowers (for garnish, optional)
Infuse the Cream with Lavender
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  1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just below boiling (small bubbles should form at the edges).
  2. Add the dried lavender and let it steep for 10 minutes off the heat.
  3. Strain the cream through a fine sieve to remove the lavender, pressing down to extract maximum flavor.
  4. Stir in the honey and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Prepare the Custard
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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
  3. Slowly pour the warm lavender-infused cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
  4. Strain the mixture again to ensure a smooth custard.
Bake the Crème Brûlée
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  1. Divide the custard into ramekins and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Pour hot water into the baking dish, filling it halfway up the sides of the ramekins (this creates a water bath for gentle cooking).
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
Caramelize the Sugar Topping
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  1. Sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar over each custard.
  2. Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until golden brown and crisp.
    • If you don’t have a torch, broil the ramekins under the oven’s broiler for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Let the sugar crust harden for a minute before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
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  • resh lavender flowers.

 

  • Crack the caramelized top with a spoon and enjoy the creamy, floral-infused custard beneath!
Pro Tips
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  • For a more intense lavender flavor, let the lavender steep in the cream for 15 minutes instead of 10.
  • Use superfine sugar for the topping as it caramelizes more evenly.
  • Pair with a glass of dessert wine or a cup of Earl Grey tea for a luxurious experience.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size