Description

Elegant Strawberry Brûlée with a creamy cream cheese and sour cream custard, topped with fresh strawberries and a caramelized sugar crust, perfect for a simple yet impressive dessert.

Ingredients

8 oz (226g) cream cheese, room temperature

6 tbsp (78g) granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups (348g) sour cream, room temperature

1 egg, room temperature

1 lb strawberries, washed

Additional 2 tbsp (26g) granulated sugar, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, 2–3 minutes.
Add sour cream and egg, mixing until batter is completely smooth.
Set aside at least 6 strawberries for topping, chop remaining strawberries to yield about 1 1/2 cups.
Divide chopped strawberries evenly among ramekins, spreading across the bottom.
Divide custard batter evenly over strawberries.
Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and pour warm water halfway up the sides of the ramekins for a water bath.
Bake 25 minutes, then turn off oven and let ramekins cool inside with door closed for 10 minutes.
Crack oven door and continue cooling 10 minutes, then remove and refrigerate.
Before serving, sprinkle about 1 tsp sugar on each ramekin and torch gently until caramelized. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best texture and flavor.

Caramelize sugar topping just before serving for optimal crunch.

Optional: add a few raspberries for extra tartness or vanilla extract for warmth.

Standard 6-ounce ramekins work best for even cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking & Torching
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ramekin
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg