Slow cooker creme brulee for two, made in the crockpot and so easy!
Can I interest you in cool, creamy (and crunchy!) creme brûlée that doesn't require the oven? Of course I can. Do you own a crock pot?
I've been looking for ways to use the slow cooker on Dessert for Two for years. Even though I have the smallest model of crock pot that makes meals for two, most of you do not. So I just felt silly developing recipes for you in it. But using a crockpot to make mini desserts for two? OH YEAH. Game on!
I basically took my standard creme brûlée for two recipe, subbed in a vanilla bean for charm, and baked them in a water bath in my slow cooker.
This is the small 4-quart slow cooker that I use and love in my small household.
Slow cooker Creme Brulee steps:
Slow cooker creme brûlée only takes 5 minutes of prep, and 2 hours to cook this way! Consider my mind blown.
The only persnickety thing with this recipe is the foil ring. You can't set the ramekin directly on the surface. So, take a sheet of foil, about 12" long or so, roll it up into a worm, and then curl it into a ring. Set each ramekin on one and you're good to go.
I love this recipe for slow cooker creme brulee, because it basically takes care of itself. It's a big reward for such little effort. Plus, when creme brûlée comes out of the oven, sometimes you have to play the guessing game--is the wiggle in the middle the right amount of wiggle? (That sounds like a question I ask myself every morning when I'm getting dressed).
The slow cooker cooks the creme brûlée more evenly than the oven--the entire custard will be set when its done. I love that.
Since this recipe uses 3 egg yolks, be sure to check out my recipes to use leftover egg whites section!
Make creme brulee in the crockpot. So foolproof! If you can fit more ramekins in your slow cooker, you can absolutely scale this recipe up! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Slow-Cooker Creme Brûlée
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 434Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 438mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 0gSugar: 27gProtein: 12g
Erin@WellPlated says
This is so darn creative. LOVE!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
Creme brulee in the slow cooker - brilliant!!
Nicole ~ Cookng for Keeps says
Creme brûlée was the first "gourmet" dessert I fell in love with when I was a little kid, I then became obsessed with making it. I haven't made it in eons, and I have no idea why. I am seriously obsessed with the fact that you made this in the slow cooker!
KELLEY says
Do you add additional sugar for the top crust?
beth says
i am also curious about this - it seems like they'd still need to go under the broiler to get the sugar crust, since the crock pot will be steamy.
Christina Lane says
Yes, beth, they do. I updated the instructions accordingly. Sorry for any confusion!
beth says
thanks! i may have to invest in a torch one of these days. :)
Marie says
what size ramekin are you using??
Christina Lane says
Regular 4-ounce ramekin. Sorry for the confusion!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Whaaaaaaaaat? My mind is slightly blown. What a great idea! I love making crème brulee but I swear my little guys take at least twice the recommended amount of baking time to lose their wiggle. I like this set and it and forget it technique!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
You're my hero for making creme brulee in the slow cooker. No more checking the oven 100 times to see if the wiggle is gone from the middle - ha!
Kim | a little lunch says
Christina, I just recommended your website as a "wunnerful" source of innovative small batch recipes to my daughter tonight (your iconic croissant recipe and how-to came to mind.) !) I've been meaning to experiment with creme brulee in the near future -- who'da thunk this could be accomplished in a crockpot?! -- oh yeah, YOU! :) Bravo, my dear. xo
Krista says
Great idea! Questions: what size are the ramekins? Is that a 3qt crockpot? If so, and I have a 6qt, can I double the recipe, and does the cooking time change?
This is our moms favorite dessert! I'm looking forward to treating them!!
Christina Lane says
Hi Krista! they are standard creme brûlée ramekins, 4 ounces. I used a 6-quart crock pot. Go ahead and cram as many ramekins into the bottom of your slow cooker as will fit, but try to leave a little space between each one. I think I could have squeezed 2-3 more ramekins into my slow cooker. I have a round slow cooker..oval might be better! Best of luck! I hope you enjoy :)
Cheryl says
Oh, my goodness! I won't have to struggle to get the big heavy pan full of scalding water out of the oven without spilling it on me or into the creme brûlée. What a great idea!
Christina Lane says
I'm so glad to bring creme brûlée to your life in an easy way :)
Shawnna says
Oh so yummy!