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Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe

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Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe has a surprise inside. This classic Crème Brûlée has a dollop of Key Lime Cheesecake baked in the center. It’s has a smooth and silky custard with a center of the tart, creamy cheesecake, and the distinguished caramelized top that everyone loves.

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe - this is the best creme brulee recipe ever. A family favorite and hit with supper club!

I had a Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee dessert at Blogging Beach Retreat last fall. Prior to having it at this retreat, I didn’t think I liked creme brulee. Creme brulee with a hidden square of key lime cheesecake has forever changed my mind! I’ve been craving another this drool-worthy dessert ever since.

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe - amazing Creme Brulee ,

This creme brulee has a chunk of key lime cheesecake in the center giving an extra pop of flavor, the cheesecake is tart and sweet. It’s also creamy and rich giving creme brulee that extra kick of richness that it needs.

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe -A creamy and delicious creme brûlée recipe has Key lime cheesecake baked in for a tasty change on a classic.

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe

  1. Creme Brulee is super simple and economical to make. That’s why so many restaurants offer it.
  2. Classic creme brulee has only five ingredients.
  3. You can make classic creme brulee using this recipe, simply omit the key lime cheesecake.
  4. This Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe takes very little time to make and it needs to be made beforehand and chilled. This makes it ideal for entertaining. When entertaining, anything you can do early is a bonus.
  5. You can use 1/2 pod vanilla bean and scrape the seeds out in this recipe. However, vanilla beans are expensive where I live. I find it more economical to use a good quality vanilla extract to keep the cost down. You may use either.
  6. Kitchen torch safety: Kitchen torches are usually fueled with propane. Propane gas is highly flammable. They should be kept away from heat, open flame and prolonged exposure to sunlight. Use a propane gas torch in a well-ventilated area. When lighting, face the flame away from you. Children should never use a kitchen torch without adult supervision.
  7. How to use the kitchen blow torch: Holding the kitchen torch 3 to 4 inches from the custard, caramelize sugar on each custard by heating with the torch about 2 minutes. Move the flame continuously in a circular pattern until the sugar is melted and lightly golden brown.

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe - a smooth and creamy dessert. This is a perfect make-ahead dessert.

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Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee Recipe

Key Lime Cheesecake Creme Brulee recipe is the best of two desserts combined into one. A rich and tart key lime cheesecake is baked into the center of classic creme brulee. This is a great dessert for entertaining since it needs to be made early in the day then chilled.
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 and ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 vanilla bean split lengthwise and seeds scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar for top of creme brulee
  • 1 slice homemade or store bought slice of Key lime cheesecake

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Arrange 8 4-inch ramekins on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Cut the Key lime cheesecake into 8 even pieces and place in the center of each ramekin.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, sugar, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • While the cream is heating, whisk the egg yolks together. Add vanilla bean or vanilla extract and whisk.
  • Gradually add 1/4 cup of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. Continue adding 1/4 hot cream mixture to the yolks until all combined.
  • Optional, strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl preferably with a spout. (Straining isn't necessary unless you think you may have cooked small portions of the egg yolks.)
  • Carefully pour or ladle the custard into the ramekins being careful to keep the Key lime cheesecake in the center of the ramekin.
  • Fill ramekin to the rim.
  • Place the baking sheet with the ramekins in it in the oven. Add water to the baking sheet until 1 about 1 inch deep.
  • Bake the creme brulee until the edges have set but the center still trembling when the ramekins are gently shaken about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the ramekins from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • Place in an airtight container or wrap individually and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Remove the creme brulee from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to browning the sugar on top.
  • To serve: Sprinkle the top of each custard with a thin even layer of sugar, about 1 tablespoon each. Use a kitchen blowtorch or oven broiler to melt and caramelize the sugar. You want the sugar to form a crispy top.
  • Allow the creme brulee to sit about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

*I find it easier to use a large measuring bowl with a spout to pour the mixture into the ramekins.**To use the kitchen blow torch: Holding the kitchen torch 3 to 4 inches from the custard, caramelize sugar on each custard by heating with the torch about 2 minutes. Move the flame continuously in a circular pattern until the sugar is melted and lightly golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 67mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1247IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Paula says

    03.31.16 at 11:55 am

    Hi Jenny. I found Edwards individual pie slices. I found them at Walmart Supercenter. They were located with the whole frozen pies in the standup freezers. Hope this helps.

    Reply
  2. Jenny says

    03.30.16 at 10:21 pm

    What brand name at the local grocery has a key lime cheesecake in individual slices for purchase? Any advice?

    Reply
  3. Mary // chattavore says

    03.02.16 at 8:00 pm

    Creme brûlée is my husband’s absolute favorite. I love it too, but I bet I’d love this version even more!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    03.02.16 at 7:42 am

    Love the key lime cheesecake center!

    Reply

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