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Celery Infused Crème Brûlée with Maple Praline

Name: Celery Infused Crème Brûlée with Maple Praline
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Celery Stalks, 2 finely chopped; large Egg Yolks, 2; White Sugar, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons for the topping; Heavy Cream, 1 cup; Vanilla Extract, ¼ teaspoon; Salt, A pinch; Maple Syrup, 1 tablespoon; Roasted Pecans, ¼ cup crushed

Category Dessert

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 15, 2025

This subtly sweet, light yet satisfying dessert is a twist on the quintessential French dessert, Crème Brûlée. Here we blend the flavor of celery into a custard and pair it with a crunchy Maple Praline for a contrasting texture.

Ingredients (for 2)

Celery stalks - 2 - finely chopped
Large egg yolks - 2
White sugar - ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons - for the topping
Heavy cream - 1 cup
Vanilla extract - ¼ teaspoon
Salt - A pinch
Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
Roasted pecans - ¼ cup - crushed

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️👆

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Step 2 - 🥬💦🌪️

In a blender, purée the celery with 2 tablespoons of water and strain through a fine sieve.
Step 3 - 🥚🍚🥄

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until it turns a pale yellow.
Step 4 - 🥣👈🥬

Stir in the celery juice until well combined.
Step 5 - 🥣🐄🥛

Mix in the heavy cream gradually.
Step 6 - 🥣➡️🍮💦

Pour the mixture into two ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Step 7 - 🔥⌚❄️

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 8 - 🍚🔦🔥

Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly on the top of each ramekin. Use a torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy top.
Step 9 - 🍁🥜🍳

Combine the maple syrup and crushed pecans in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until caramelized, then remove from heat.
Step 10 - 🍮🥜🍽️

Crush the cooled praline and sprinkle over the Crème Brûlée. Serve immediately.

Additional

This dish is a blend of sweet and savory, thanks to the uniqueness of celery. The maple praline not only contributes a added layer of flavor but also a delightful crunch. The dish can be made in advance, making it perfect for dinner parties. For a vegan version, use coconut cream and a substitute for the egg yolks, and replace the sugar topping with a vegan alternative.