Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of a Crème Brûlée Pie, a luxurious twist on the classic French dessert. This pie features a buttery crust filled with a velvety custard and a caramelized sugar topping that shatters beautifully with each bite. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoon very cold, unsalted butter
- Ice water, as needed
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- Egg wash, as needed
For the filling:
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
- 2/3 cup sugar, divided
- 6 egg yolks
- Pinch salt
- Superfine sugar, for finishing
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425° F. Have a 9-inch pie plate ready.
- Step 2: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the flour and salt to combine. Add the butter and pulse until it’s the size of peas. Remove the mixture and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Step 3: Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 4: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the pie plate, and work carefully to make sure it’s nestled all the way down to the base. Chill thoroughly: 15 to 20 minutes in the freezer is best.
- Step 5: Dock the frozen dough all over with a fork. Place a square of parchment over the pie and fill with pie weights. Bake until just beginning to brown at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pie weights, brush the base of the dough with egg wash, and return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes more. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F. Cool the crust completely.
- Step 6: While the crust cools, in a small saucepan, bring the cream, vanilla bean, and 1/3 cup of the sugar to a simmer over medium heat. Let cool to room temperature, and discard the vanilla bean.
- Step 7: In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, the yolks, and the salt together to combine. Pour the cream into the yolks in a steady stream, whisking constantly to combine. Strain the custard into the cooled crust.
- Step 8: Bake until the custard is set around the edges, but still noticeably jiggly in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Step 9: When the pie is cool, sprinkle sugar in an even layer over the pie. Brûlée the sugar with a torch until evenly melted and caramelized. Let sit at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to cool the pie completely before caramelizing the sugar to achieve the perfect brûlée texture.
- For best results, use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar evenly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
