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    Published: Feb 11, 2018 · Modified: Dec 27, 2021 by Usha Rao

    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee

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    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee is a rich orange cinnamon flavored custard, with a layer of hard caramel. It is a gluten free dessert.

    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee Ramekin.

    Table of contents

    • Gluten Free Dessert
    • Creme Brulee
    • Ingredients & Prerparation
    • Related Recipes
    • Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee Recipe

    Gluten Free Dessert

    There are many deserts across the cuisines that are gluten free. The most famous and popular gluten free dessert worldwide is creme brulee, a rich French dessert. Today's recipe is creme brulee with orange cinnamon flavor.

    Creme Brulee

    Creme brulee is a rich custard with a thick, crisp and a hard layer of caramel or burnt sugar. Brulee means burnt, hence creme brulee is often known as burnt creme. You usually bake it in ramekins or in gratin dish.

    Ingredients & Prerparation

    The basic ingredients for creme brulee are heavy cream, vanilla bean, egg yolks and sugar. As with any dessert, modify the basic recipe for different flavors and today’s recipe has an orange cinnamon flavor. Bake creme brulee in an oven, in a water bath and refrigerate to set completely. Just before serving, caramelize the top with sugar using a torch or in an oven broiler.

    Ramekin of French caramel custard and a part of kitchen towel on the right.

    Today’s recipe is from Delicious Desserts. I followed the recipe to T but for one substitution, heavy cream with whole milk. Also divided sugar into half for custard and caramel.

    Spoon on orange cinnamon custard on a bowl of custard.

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    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee Recipe

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    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee Ramekin on a plate.

    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee

    Orange Cinnamon Creme Brulee is a rich, gluten free, orange cinnamon flavored custard, with a layer of hard caramel on the top.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 4 hours hours
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Usha Rao

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Strainer
    • 8 Ramekins or large casserole or a baking dish
    • Roasting Pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 inch Cinnamon Stick broken into two
    • 4 cups Whole Milk (1 quart) use heavy cream for a richer dessert
    • 2 -3 teaspoons Orange Zest or Zest of 1 Orange
    • 8 Egg Yolks
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar divided into ½ cup and ½ cups

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, take cinnamon stick and roast on medium – low flame for few seconds until aromatic. Turn off the flame and let the pan cool for few minutes.
    • Pour milk/heavy cream to pan, throw in orange zest and bring it to just a boil. Do not let it boil. Turn off the flame, cover and let the flavors infuse for 10 – 15 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
    • In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until mixed and sugar is dissolved.
    • Whisking the yolk mixture, gradually add milk/cream until well blended.
    • Run the custard through a strainer, pour the custard in individual ramekins or a wide gratin dish. I used four 7 oz
    • ramekins and one 20 oz CorningWare bowl.
    • Place a kitchen towel or a dish towel in a roasting pan, place the ramekins or gratin dish on the towel in roasting pan, pour hot water until it comes halfway up the ramekins.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 35 – 40 minutes until a thin layer is formed on top and the custard is set but not firm. When ramekin is shaken, the custard should be little wobbly.
    • Remove ramekins from water bath, let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 3 – 8 hours or until set.
    • Before serving, set the oven to broil mode. Evenly sprinkle remaining ½ cup sugar on top of creme/custard ramekins. Wipe off the sugar from the edges before putting under broiler.
    • Take some cold water and few ice ice cubes in a roasting pan, place the ramekins in it and put under the broiler, very close to the fire, for 3-5 minutes. Depending on how close the ramekins are to the fire, it could take less than or more than 5 minutes. It took almost 7-8 minutes for me. I put it on the second rack from the fire. I was afraid to put it directly under fire on top most rack..
    • Remove from oven, let the caramel set for few minutes and serve. Caramel layer will be firm for at least 2-3 hours at room temperature.

    Notes

    • Sugar – Don’t forget to wipe the sugar from the edges of the ramekin before putting under the broiler. Else will end up with burnt sugar on the edges, as seen in my images.
    • Use a creme brulee torch if you have one, to caramelize sugar. I am unhappy with the broiler method.
    • Nutrition - values are approximate. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 7oz | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Debi says

      April 08, 2022 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful orange flavor! I wish the cinnamon was a little more detectable but it was still delicious!
      I halved the recipe and used all heavy cream and 6 ramekins. I also find it easier to dissolve the sugar in the warm creme and not whip the yolks.
      Thanks for the fun combo!

      Reply
      • Usha Rao says

        April 09, 2022 at 7:10 pm

        Good to know half recipe fit in 6 ramekins. It is a good tip to dissolve sugar in cream. Glad you liked it, Debi. Thank you for trying the recipe.

        Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur says

      March 24, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      The combo of orange and cinnamon flavors must have been great in creme brulee.

      Reply
    3. Ritu Tangri says

      February 27, 2018 at 3:57 am

      Caramelization of sugar by using broiler is a nice idea. Cinnamon and orange is a wonderful combination

      Reply
    4. sushma says

      February 21, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Looks amazing, i love the orange flavor in it.

      Reply
    5. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 19, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      If not for all that eggs in the recipe, I so want to try to make this. I eat eggs but this is a lot for our liking. Love the idea of using broiler to brown the top.

      Reply
      • MySpicyKitchen says

        February 20, 2018 at 12:06 pm

        Well, it is one egg yolk per serving 🙂

        Reply
    6. kalyani says

      February 18, 2018 at 3:45 am

      lovely twist with Orange. Eggs prevent me frm makign any brulee but that doesnt stop me from oglign at these pics.. such a lovely hue .... so inviting !

      Reply
    7. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      February 17, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      with the orange flavor, must have tasted awesome

      Reply
    8. mayurisjikoni says

      February 15, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      Its been a long time since I've made creme brûlée. Love your orange and cinnamon flavours that you've added to it. Perfectly caramelized sugar on top.

      Reply
    9. Bhawana Singh says

      February 15, 2018 at 7:47 am

      looks amazing. Surely a party dish for me. Can we omit egg yoke or it is must. I stopped using eggs in my baking

      Reply
      • MySpicyKitchen says

        February 15, 2018 at 9:21 am

        It is usually made with egg yolks. If you want to omit yolks, try with custard powder or corn starch (corn flour). I have not tried it. That is the only substitute I can think of.

        Reply
    10. Pavani says

      February 14, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      I absolutely LOVE creme brulee. It is creamy, decadent and soooo delicious. Your twist with orange sounds exotic.

      Reply
    11. Jayanthi says

      February 13, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      I love creme brulee. These are looking so awesome. Lovely combo of orange and cinnamon.

      Reply
    12. Harini says

      February 13, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      My kids go gaga over creme brulee but owing to the usage of eggs I have not attempted it but I agree that the orange cinnamon combination must have tasted divine.

      Reply
    13. sapana says

      February 13, 2018 at 6:45 am

      I never got to try the brulee because of eggs. The addition of orange and cinnamon must have tasted awesome.

      Reply
    14. Priya Suresh says

      February 12, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Its been a while i baked creme brulee at home and this orange cinnamon combination is definitely fantastic. This fabulous dessert is seriously very delectable.

      Reply

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