A duo of ramekins showcasing a golden caramel top covering a creamy, off-white custard. Each ramekin is adorned with a thin sunchoke chip. The elegant simplicity invites the eater to break through the caramelized sugar layer to discover the velvety custard below.

Sunchoke Surprise Crème Brûlée

Name: Sunchoke Surprise Crème Brûlée
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 large 1 large sunchoke peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 large large egg yolks; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar for topping; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch salt; water Warm

A French dessert featuring caramelized sunchoke with a creamy twist.

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style French

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · January 05, 2024

A little about this dish

We're diving into French cuisine with an interesting spin on a classic dessert – Crème Brûlée. Instead of the traditional vanilla, we're integrating a unique ingredient, Sunchoke, known for its sweetness and slight nuttiness. This modification brings a seasonally appropriate earthy undertone to this delightful dessert.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 large sunchoke — 1 large — peeled and thinly sliced
Heavy cream — 1 cup
Large egg yolks — 2 large
Sugar — 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons — for topping
Pure vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Salt — Pinch
Water — — Warm

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🕑

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Step 2 — 🥘🍶🍠

In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sunchoke slices. Simmer until the sunchoke is soft.
Step 3 — ⏩🥤🆒

Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Let it cool.
Step 4 — 🥚🥣🥄

In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the cooled sunchoke cream, continuously whisking.
Step 5 — 🍮💦🛁

Pour the mixture into two ramekins. Place the ramekins in a larger pan and pour in warm water until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Step 6 — ⏲️🔥❄️

Bake for about 45-50 minutes until set. Let it cool and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 7 — 🥄🔥😋

Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar on each. Use a torch to melt the sugar until it caramelizes. Top with a sunchoke chip for a striking finish. Enjoy!

A final fox tip

For an added touch, consider garnishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a small sprig of fresh mint. This recipe is an excellent way to incorporate more root vegetables into your diet during winter and early spring when they are at their peak.