"Basically, I thought it was DUE time to combine my two favorite desserts. Soft buttery blondie base, topped with gooey, delicious vanilla custard.. and a little crispy sugar to top it off. Seriously, perfect."
Creme brûlée blondies
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 45mins
Serves or Makes: 12
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ingredients
Blondie base
- 8 ounces chopped white bakers chocolate
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups gluten free baking flour
Method
Blondie base
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325. In a large bowl, melt white chocolate and butter together in 20 second intervals in the microwave. Stirring until completely melted together.
Step 2
Add sugars, and use hand mixer to beat together.
Step 3
One at a time, add eggs.. whisking for about two minutes each.
Step 4
Add salt, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
Step 5
Sift in flour, and whisk to combine so no clumps remain.
Step 6
Transfer to a parchment lined, and sprayed with cooking oil baking dish. (deep walled) do not bake yet.
ingredients
Creme brûlée layer
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar, for topping
Creme brûlée layer
Step 1
Separate 5 egg yolks into a large bowl. Add sugar, and whisk until light. You'll see the color change, it will take between 2-5 minutes.
Step 2
Set aside, while you heat heavy cream and salt in a sauce pan on low until just warmed. You don't need it to simmer, or boil. Just get a little warm!
Step 3
Add vanilla to warmed cream, and stir.
Step 4
In batches, pour 1/3 of cream into egg yolk mixture at a time. Use rubber spatula to gently mix together.
Step 5
Pour creme brûlée mixture directly over the unbaked blondie base.
Step 6
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until center of creme brûlée topping looks just set.
Step 7
Allow to cool on the counter completely, about 45 minutes.
Step 8
Transfer to the fridge, and chill for two hours.
Step 9
When ready to serve, Remove from baking tray, and REMOVE parchment paper.
Step 10
Slice into squares, but keep "together" in the pan shape.
Step 11
Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over the entire top of the blondies.
Step 12
Use handheld torch to heat sugar until caramelized, and hardened. Allow to cool slightly before serving.