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Vegan Creme Brulee Recipe

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This Vegan Creme Brulee is a luscious, creamy dessert that perfectly mimics the classic French treat using coconut milk and plant-based ingredients. It features a silky custard base thickened with tapioca starch and agar-agar, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust that can be achieved using a blow torch or broiler. Ideal for vegan and dairy-free diets, this dessert is rich yet light, offering an indulgent finish to any meal.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Custard Base

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (of your choice)
  • 3 tbsp (20g) tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon agar-agar powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Caramelized Topping

  • 1 teaspoon sugar per ramekin

Instructions

  1. Blend the ingredients: Combine all custard base ingredients—coconut milk, plant-based milk, tapioca starch, sugar, agar-agar powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract—in a blender. Blend until smooth, or whisk thoroughly by hand ensuring the starch is fully dissolved.
  2. Heat the mixture: Transfer the blended mixture into a medium-sized saucepan and place over medium-low heat.
  3. Cook while whisking: Constantly whisk the mixture while it heats. Cook until it thickens and you see small bubbles forming at the sides of the pan, about 10 minutes. Avoid boiling the entire mixture to prevent overcooking.
  4. Pour into ramekins and cool: Transfer the thickened custard into individual ramekins. Allow them to cool at room temperature for about one hour.
  5. Refrigerate: Wrap each ramekin tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for several hours until the custard base is firm and fully chilled.
  6. Add sugar topping: When ready to serve, evenly sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar on top of each custard. Do not add sugar if you plan to store the ramekins; add just before caramelizing.
  7. Caramelize the sugar: Use a kitchen blow torch to caramelize the sugar topping until golden and crisp.
  8. Alternative caramelizing method: If you don’t have a blow torch, place the ramekins on a baking sheet and position under the oven broiler on high for about 1 minute, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown caramelized top without burning.

Notes

  • Ensure to not boil the custard mixture fully; small bubbles at the edge indicate perfect thickening.
  • For best results, use full-fat coconut milk to achieve a creamy texture.
  • The agar-agar helps to set the vegan custard and replaces eggs typically used in traditional creme brulee.
  • Caramelize the sugar just before serving to keep the signature crunchy topping.
  • This dessert can be prepared a day ahead; keep custards refrigerated and caramelize sugar right before serving.
  • Adjust plant-based milk choice depending on dietary preference or flavor profile (almond, soy, oat, etc.).
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French-inspired Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/vegan-creme-brulee-recipe/