Indulge in this No-Bake Strawberry Creme Brulee, an eggless, creamy, oven-free delight with a crisp caramelized top, perfect for effortless gourmet desserts!
Crème brûlée, a timeless French dessert with a silky custard base and caramelized sugar crust. You can enjoy this indulgence without baking or using eggs. This No-Bake Strawberry Creme Brulee offers a luscious twist on the classic, with a strawberry base and made effortlessly. This No-Bake Strawberry Crème Brûlée is an elegant yet easy-to-make dessert and will become a favourite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No oven required – perfect for summer or when you don’t want to turn on the heat. Just needs some patience while its refrigerating.
Egg-free – great for those with dietary restrictions.
Velvety texture – achieved with mascarpone cheese and think curd/yogurt and made airy by the whipped cream.
Fresh strawberry twist – adding a fruity dimension to the traditional dessert.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Creme Brulee
- For extra flavour, add a splash of vanilla extract.
- No kitchen torch? Heat a metal spoon over an open flame and press it onto the sugar until it caramelizes. A time consuming process.
Broiling Method for Caramelization of Sugar
If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can use the oven broiler to caramelize the sugar. Set the oven to high broil and position the ramekins/dish on the top rack. Place them under the broiler and watch closely, as the sugar will melt and bubble quickly. Rotate the ramekins occasionally to ensure even caramelization. The sugar should turn golden and crisp within 1-2 minutes. Remove carefully and let the brûlée cool slightly before serving.
Wet Caramel Alternative:
For a softer caramel layer, prepare a wet caramel instead of brûléeing sugar. In a saucepan, melt ¼ cup sugar with 1 tbsp water over medium heat. Without stirring too often on medium low flame, let the mixture cook until the sugar turns a deep amber color. Immediately pour a thin layer over the chilled custard and let it set at room temperature. This will create a glossy, rich caramel topping that adds a different but equally delicious texture.
- Make it dairy-free by swapping mascarpone and whipping cream with coconut cream and yogurt.
Storing
- Refrigeration: Store the custard (without the caramelized topping) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Caramelizing Later: For best results, caramelize the sugar just before serving to maintain the crunchy texture.
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No-Bake Strawberry Creme Brulee
Course: DessertCuisine: French, Fusion6
servings30
minutes4
hoursIndulge in this No-Bake Strawberry Creme Brulee, an eggless, creamy, oven-free delight with a crisp caramelized top, perfect for effortless gourmet desserts!
Ingredients
- For Custard
200 g mascarpone cheese
200 g yogurt or hung curd
100 g whipped cream
4 tbsp jaggery or brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
- For Strawberry compote
250 g strawberries, chopped
50 g sugar
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
- For the top
6 tbsp brown sugar, for brûlée topping
1-2 Strawberries, sliced for garnish
Directions
- Prepare the Strawberry Base
- Mix chopped strawberries with 50 g in a pan and set the mixture aside for 15 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. Cook the mixture on medium flame for 10-12 minutes till the strawberries soften. Pour out the mix into dish and spread to form an even layer at the bottom. If using single serve ramekins, divide the strawberry mix into 6 ramekins.
- Make the Custard
- Whisk mascarpone cheese, thick yogurt and lemon juice. Add jaggery or brown sugar and mix well. Fold in the whipping cream until mixed well. Stir in 1 tbsp of the the prepared strawberry mixture.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins or serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until set.
- Caramelize the Sugar Topping
- Once the custard sets, sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar over each ramekin or 6 tbsp sugar over the dish. Use a kitchen torch to melt the sugar until it forms a crisp, golden crust. If you don’t have a torch, place the ramekins under a hot broiler for a minute until the sugar caramelizes. Let the brûlée cool for a minute before cracking into the crisp caramelized top and enjoying the creamy, strawberry-infused custard underneath. Read above for alternatives to bruleeing.
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