Chef Bihi Crème Brûlée with Tête de Moine AOP, Porcini Mushrooms, and Hazelnuts
Are you ready to impress your guests with a decadent yet simple appetizer? Look no further! This delicious crème brûlée featuring Tête de Moine AOP, porcini mushrooms, and hazelnuts is bound to delight your palate and charm your friends. Let’s dive into this culinary adventure together!
Recipe Information
- Servings: 6
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 200 ml whole milk
- 200 ml heavy cream (35% fat)
- 3 g dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 handful of hazelnuts
- 15 rosettes of Tête de Moine AOP cheese
- 1 pinch fleur de sel
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) with the fan setting.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the cornstarch, fleur de sel, and black pepper until smooth.
- Grind the dried porcini mushrooms into a fine powder using a blender.
- Pour the milk and cream into the egg mixture, adding the porcini powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Crumble 4 Tête de Moine rosettes and incorporate them into the mixture.
- In a baking tray, pour a layer of water.
- Place small ramekins in the water bath.
- Distribute the mixture into each ramekin and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- While the crème brûlée is baking, coarsely chop the hazelnuts and toast them in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Once set, let the crème brûlées cool down before sprinkling sugar on top.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a beautiful crust.
- Finally, top with a rosette of Tête de Moine AOP and some toasted hazelnuts for garnish.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled if you’re serving a larger crowd. Experiment with other types of cheese and mushrooms to find your unique flavor combination!
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the egg yolks are well-whisked to achieve a smooth texture.
- Keep an eye on the caramelization process to prevent burning the sugar.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead of time and bake it just before serving for maximum freshness.
Nutritional Information
Approximately 235 calories per serving.
