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Crème Brûlée Bites

Buttery Soft Rhubarb Crème Brûlée Bites

Rhubarb crème brûlée bites with creamy custard, tangy fruit, and caramelized topping. Elegant dessert recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
2 hours

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups rhubarb chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for rhubarb
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • Cook rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice until softened.
  • Heat cream until warm.
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Slowly add warm cream to eggs.
  • Strain mixture.
  • Add rhubarb to ramekins and pour custard over.
  • Bake in water bath at 325°F for 30–35 minutes.
  • Chill for 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle sugar on top and torch until caramelized.
  • Serve.

Notes

Do not boil cream.
Use water bath for smooth texture.
Caramelize topping just before serving.