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Creme Brulee with Candied Peaches

September 13, 2011 by Mariel Goodson 21 Comments

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If I happen to stumble upon a roadside sign for tree-ripened peaches, you can bet your bottom dollar I’m pulling over and bogarting the whole lot. In light of summer’s last gasp, I’ve been stocking up on September produce, single-handedly keeping Big Peach in business. Thanks to my surplus, I’ve been adding these sweet, juicy stone fruits to just about everything – a tomato, avocado and carrot-ginger salad? Sure, why not. Broiled and paired wtih Edy’s Vanilla Ice Cream? I’d be insane not to. Sliced thin and candied atop classic Creme Brulee? Clearly I’m a genius.

So that’s what I’ve got for you today. Creme Brulee is so easy to make (and so dangerous for your waistline), but the custard for this fancy-pants French treat can be prepared well in advance of whatever you’re celebrating, even if it’s only Monday Night Football. I found this out the hard way. I had whipped it up on Saturday when my husband and I were out in Long Island with my mom, but since I forgot my camera, I realized I had to transport it back into the city before “bruleeing” it and staging its photo shoot. Did this delicate little dessert suffer for the unexpected rain delay? Not a lick. In fact, I licked the ramekin clean. Bon appetite!

PS: As I note in my topping instructions below, the juiciness of the peach slices will soften your crispy brulee ever so slightly, but honestly, it’s worth it. Nothing beats a gently broiled peach. And once stone fruits are hard to find, sub in super-finely sliced apples.

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Creme Brulee with Candied Peaches
Serves 4

Ingredients:
6 egg yolks – stock
½-cup sugar – stock
1/8 teaspoon salt – stock
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract – stock
2 cups heavy cream – $2.99
12 teaspoons brown sugar – stock
1 ripe peach sliced very thinly (an apple would also work) – $0.90
Grand total assuming well-stocked kitchen: $3.89
Cost per serving: $0.97

Directions for the Creme/Custard:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream to a simmer (so it’s steaming, but not boiling). Stir frequently so you don’t burn the bottom. Once hot, transfer to a heat-safe container with a spout for easy pouring (like a pyrex measuring glass)

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ½-cup sugar, salt and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Slowly pour the hot milk into the yolk mixture whisking until just combined.

5. Pour the creme into four ramekins, dividing evenly. Place the ramekins in a roasting pan and add water to the pan so it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This is called a bain marie

6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean/the custard jiggles a bit when moved but isn’t soupy

7. Use potholders to remove the ramekins from the water bath and set aside on the counter to cool for 30 minutes.

8. Transfer to the fridge and let the custard set for at least 3 hours or up to two days.

Directions for the Topping:
1. Prepare the topping when you’re ready to serve it so it stays crisp. Arrange the sliced peaches on top of the custard and then cover with a coating of brown sugar.

2. Preheat the broiler and once hot, place the ramekins underneath the flame for about 2 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes.

3. Remove from heat and chill for about 10 minutes before serving (this allows the sugar to set). The natural juices from the peaches will soften the brulee just a bit, but the flavor is well worth it…

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Filed Under: Recipe Index, Recipes Under $5, Sweets & Treats Tagged With: Baking, dessert, food, peaches, recipes, recipes under $5

About Mariel Goodson

The daughter in this mother-daughter duo, Mariel is the co-founder of Brass Hill Design and a former magazine writer who has contributed to Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, SELF, Redbook and Good Housekeeping, among many others.

Comments

  1. Blog is the New Black says

    September 13, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Looking good, ladies!

    Reply
  2. Rhonda says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Peachy and creamy, seems to be a perfect match. Peaches are so irresistible I’ve been putting them in everything I can think of also. When they’ve gotten too ripe on me I’ve pureed them and turned them into dressings and glazes.

    Reply
  3. Piper @ Got ItCookIt says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    I love this idea! Creme Brulee is my favorite dessert, but candied peaches, or apples, takes it to a whole new level. Perfect early Fall entertaining treat too!

    Reply
  4. Heather Tovey says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I am so ridiculously excited about this recipe. I’ve been having a peach craving lately, and this seems like the perfect dessert to satisfy me!

    Forgive me if this is really obvious, but which size ramekins are you using? We have several different sizes and I want to make sure I use the ones that would fit this recipe.

    Reply
    • feastonthecheap says

      September 13, 2011 at 4:00 pm

      Not obvious at all, I should’ve mentioned that! I used the little one-cup ramekins

      Reply
  5. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Delightful recipe! Simple and delicious.

    Reply
  6. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    September 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    omg these look amazing

    Reply
  7. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Oh boy, I hope you can see me doing a little dance of excitement over here about this fantastic recipe.
    Have a happy day.
    🙂 Mandy

    Reply
  8. Maria says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I am in love with peaches and this dessert looks fabulous!

    Reply
  9. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Peaches have been a major obsession for me this summer! Nothing beats them. Great looking dessert!

    Reply
  10. sippitysup says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Each element alone would make me pleased. Together they are Happiness. GREG

    Reply
  11. Elle says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Oh, what a coincidence! One of the orchards in my area is selling off most of their fresh peaches this weekend to make room for incoming apples! I should do get some, shouldn’t I?

    Reply
  12. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    September 17, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Oh man does this ever look delicious!

    Reply
  13. DessertForTwo says

    September 18, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    This looks just as good as I imagined it did! This is the sort of thing that would make me weak in the knees after 1 bite.

    Reply
  14. clauda @Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:02 am

    One of my fav desserts and bonus with peaches! Such a great idea!

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    September 7, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I made this for desert last night and it was so delicious!!! My husband really loved it. Thanks for the recipe!!!

    Reply
    • feastonthecheap says

      September 7, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! It’s a great way to use peaches that just aren’t quite ripe yet or aren’t ripening properly

      Reply

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