Cranberry-Orange Creme Brulee

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Cranberry Compote:2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1 orange, zested and juiced(divided)1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup waterCustard:1 cup skim milk1 cup half and half4 whole eggs1/4 cup sugarSugar crust:4 teaspoons sugar
Directions
1. Prepare the cranberry compote.

2. Place the cranberries, 1 tablespoon of the orange zest, the sugar and water in saucepan set over moderate heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool.

3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

4. Place the milk, half and half, and two teaspoons of orange zest in a small saucepan set over moderate heat, and bring to a simmer.

5. While the dairy mixture is heating up, whisk together the eggs, one tablespoon of orange juice, and sugar in a medium bowl.

6. When the dairy mixture reaches a simmer, remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into egg mixture, whisking to combine.

7. Place 2 tablespoons of compote into the bottom of 8 ramekins or small, ovenproof teacups.

8. Carefully pour 1/2 cup of custard over the compote in each dish. Fill a large baking pan (9x13") or two medium size pans 1/3 way up with hot water to create a water bath (often called a bain-marie). Set the filled cups into the baking pans. Bake 26-28 minutes, until the custard is slightly set around the sides of the dishes. Remove the pan(s) from the oven and transfer to a sheet tray. Once the dishes are slightly cooled, cover each one with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 4 hours and up to 2 days.

NOTE: Allow the ramekins to come to room temperature before placing under the broiler.

Sprinkle each cup with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Place under the broiler with the door ajar (timing will vary greatly by variety of oven, distance from the heat, etc.) or use a kitchen torch to brown sugar. Cool slightly before serving.

Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup custard and 2 T compote each.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 133.6
  • Total Fat: 6.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 106.6 mg
  • Sodium: 61.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

Member Reviews
  • VXWALL1942
    What a treat! Creme Brulee is my favorite dessert and in fact we try it at different restaurants. In New Orleans found 3 mega winners. Chef Meg has captured the flavor and texture while lowering the calories and carbs. GREAT JOB! - 12/7/11
  • CD1569000
    Made this today. I loved it, and will make again for company. I did not have half and half so just used 1% milk. Delicious. - 11/14/12
  • JAMIE_CHRISTINE
    Very good. I made it with frozen strawberries since cranberries were out of season. Took much longer to cook than listed, but other than that, great recipe. Very delicious! - 3/15/12
  • ACINNOREV
    Wow! this is the easiest ,most fool proof creme brulee I've ever made. Thank you Chef Meg. - 11/14/11
  • SUGARSMOM2
    at first i thought to much work . I will not like this . but after completing the task i love it . - 10/26/12
  • PATRICIAANN46
    Yummmmmmm!!!!! This was perfect. - 11/14/12
  • GRAMPIAN
    Good with raspberries too. - 6/2/12
  • FUZZIEBEAR3
    I (actually unintentionally) made it with skim milk and fat free half and half. I know the tip indicates not to make substitutions, but actually it came out really good. It took it down to 109 cal and 2.9g fat. Tart and tasty. - 12/4/14
  • BUNNYSKI
    I made this for Christmas. Everyone liked the flavor and tartness but the middle was runny. I used 1% milk instead of skim; wonder if that was the problem, though that would be strange. Wonder if an extra egg would help. - 2/11/12
  • DR1939
    I make this often. We had it last night and will have it again tonight. I served it to my family on Christmas Eve last year and they loved it. It is easy, quick, and stores well for a couple of days. - 11/14/13
  • ROSEDALE777
    Looking forward to trying for holidays. I love creme brulee - 10/26/12
  • CD12298274
    Like this one. - 10/12/12
  • PJBONARRIGO
    Thanks for "re-doing" this recipe, I'm a big fan of Creme Brulee. My toque is off to you Chef Meg- *genius*! - 10/10/12
  • NITAINMN
    Love Chef Meg's recipes and love Creme Brulee....this is a great recipe. I shall serve it this weekend to my guests. Thank you! - 3/19/12
  • JDUFORD
    We did this for the in-laws with an Italian supper for Christmas Eve. It was a great ending to our dinner. - 12/26/11
  • JEWELMAKER1
    Really flavorfull and tasty. This is my new holiday go to. - 12/18/11
  • BABYGIRL22XX
    so very yummy!! - 12/17/11
  • PRAIRIECROCUS
    Really delicious !
    Thanks ! - 12/17/11
  • -THINQ-
    going to try this! never thought I'd want to make creme brulee, but this one actually sounds GOOD! - 12/12/11
  • SANDSLIB
    Fantastic! Worked well. - 12/11/11
  • LOSER05
    yum - 6/15/21
  • NANASUEH
    thanks - 3/25/21
  • PATRICIAAK
    :) - 11/11/20
  • EVIE4NOW
    Nice treat. I used cranraisins and egg beaters for the eggs. The custard seemed bland so I added orange flavoring and rind to it and a bit of cinnamon. - 10/14/20
  • PWILLOW1
    Excellent. Tasty, nourishing and acceptable calorie range. - 7/30/20