White chocolate creme brulee

Name: White chocolate creme brulee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 568 ml Double Cream; 100 g White Chocolate Chips; Pod of Vanilla; 6 Egg Yolks; 2 tbs Caster Sugar; Top Caster Sugar

A classic French dessert from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as French Dessert in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2540/white-chocolate-crme-brle

Ingredients

568 mlDouble Cream
100 gWhite Chocolate Chips
Pod ofVanilla
6Egg Yolks
2 tbsCaster Sugar
TopCaster Sugar

Instructions

01
Heat the cream, chocolate and vanilla pod in a pan until the chocolate has melted. Take off the heat and allow to infuse for 10 mins, scraping the pod seeds into the cream. If using the vanilla extract, add straight away. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
02
Beat yolks and sugar until pale. stir in the chocolate cream. Strain into a jug and pour into ramekins. Place in a deep roasting tray and pour boiling water halfway up the sides. Bake for 15-20 mins until just set with a wobbly centre. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hrs.
03
To serve, sprinkle some sugar on top of the brûlées and caramelise with a blowtorch or briefly under a hot grill. Leave caramel to harden, then serve.