CRÈME BRÛLÉE MUFFINS
Crème Brûlée Muffins are the perfect blend of soft, fluffy muffins and the creamy custard richness of classic French crème brûlée. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a silky vanilla custard center and a crunchy caramelized sugar topping that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar for brûlée topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, gently cut a small hole in the center of each muffin and fill with a spoonful of heavy cream.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top of each muffin and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and crisp.
- Serve fresh for the best crunchy caramel experience.