White Chocolate Peppermint Creme Brulee

5 from 1 vote

I thought I'd try a new flavor of creme brulee. This is perfect for the holidays but of course you can enjoy it any time of year!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Chill2

Total Time3

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 869kcal

8 oz of good quality white chocolate
3 tablespoons of granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
6 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
3-4 Tablespoons of crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for the carmelized tops
Fresh Berries or mint for garnish

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Place white chocolate in a double boiler, or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and stir constantly until melted.
Remove from heat. Whisk sugar, peppermint, yolks, and cream, blending very well. Strain into a large bowl, skimming off any foam or bubbles.
Divide mixture among ramekins. Place in water bath and bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center, about 40 or 50 minutes. Remove from oven carefully and leave waterbath until cooled. Remove ramekins and place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours up to 2 days.
When ready to serve, sprinkle 1 or 2 teaspoons of the crushed peppermint candy evenly over each custard. Use your torch to caramelize the crushed candies. Once done add your garnish and return to chill for an additional 10 minutes.

Not a fan of white chocolate? Use semisweet! Don't forget mint leaves for a refreshing edible garnish.