Description
Delectable creme brulee cupcakes blend French pastry elegance with classic American cupcake charm. Caramelized sugar tops creamy vanilla custard, offering you a delightful culinary experience in each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line muffin tin with decorative paper liners.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform mixture.
- Butter Mixture: Cream butter and sugar until achieving a light, airy consistency with a pale, velvety texture.
- Egg Integration: Whisk eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, blending thoroughly with vanilla extract to enhance flavor profile.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients and milk into the mixture, stirring minimally to preserve a delicate crumb.
- Cupcake Preparation: Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full, ensuring even distribution of batter.
- Baking Process: Bake for 18-22 minutes, verifying doneness with a clean toothpick test, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Custard Creation: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth, then gradually incorporate warm milk while stirring continuously.
- Custard Refinement: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a luxurious consistency, then remove from heat and enrich with vanilla and butter.
- Filling Technique: Use a piping bag to inject custard into cupcake centers, creating a surprise filling within each delicate cake.
- Caramelization Finale: Sprinkle a gossamer layer of sugar across the surface and use a kitchen torch to transform the top into a glistening, crackling caramel crown.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately to showcase the dramatic contrast between the tender cupcake and its crisp, golden topping.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients and milk to maintain a light, tender cupcake texture, avoiding tough results from excessive stirring.
- Precision in Tempering: Slowly add warm milk to egg mixture while constantly whisking to prevent scrambling and ensure a smooth, silky custard base.
- Master Sugar Caramelization: Use a kitchen torch with steady, even movements to create a perfect golden-brown caramel top without burning the sugar.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow cupcakes and custard to cool completely before filling and topping to maintain structural integrity and optimal flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg