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White Chocolate Macadamia Creme Brulee

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"I had this wonderful dessert on vacation and have since played around with a basic Creme Brulee recipe until I came up with this little bit of heaven!" — Sandy

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6 tablespoons chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups whipping cream
4 ounces white chocolate, chopped

4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

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Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Set 6 (4-ounce) ramekins in a deep baking dish. Put 1 tablespoon of the macadamia nuts into each of the ramekins.
In a saucepan, stir the cream and sugar over medium heat. When the mixture comes to a slow simmer, add the white chocolate and remove from the heat. Whisk until the chocolate has completely melted. Stir in the egg yolks, one at a time, continuing to whisk until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract. Divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins. Place the dish into the oven and then pour water into baking dish until ramekins are 3/4 submerged.
Bake in preheated oven until custard has set, about 45 minutes. Remove pan and turn oven to broil.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over each of the ramekins. Place pan under broiler until sugar has melted and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Remove ramekins from water bath. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes. I prefer to chill these in the fridge before serving however they are just as heavenly served warm.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Great recipe, you're right out the macadamia nuts, they are a nice surprise in this creme brulee. It wasa little bit too sweet for me so next time i would probably reduce the sugar amount or use a less sweet chocolate. This is a winner, made for a dinner party and admired by all. I served it with strawberries in cointreau which provided a good balance.

—Mellow

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 04, 2010

I followed the recipe to a T and it never completely set up. The flavor is great but I've got more of a thick, cold soup...

—Cher

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14 Ratings

Jan 01, 2009

If only this was zero calories... No matter. Make this and grab a TABLESPOON to eat it with.

—Rich

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Oct 22, 2009

Macadamia nuts are great in this recipe. I made it for Easter dessert and will be making it for Christmas. It was my first time making creme brulee and it turned out perfect. A great recipe!

—lilmissdaisie

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Oct 02, 2009

VERY GOOD! the only change i made was white sugar on top, and raspberries/ mint leaves to garnish on top!

—srt8mommy

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Jan 30, 2012

This would not set up for me, even though I baked it for an extra 15 minutes or so...we also found it very sweet. I usually read all the reviews before I make a recipe, and I wish I had this time...someone had suggested adding 2 more egg yolks to it to help it set up. I have tried other creme brulee recipes and had wonderful success...so I'm not sure what I did wrong this time.

—LORIGUILDERSON

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Jan 27, 2012

The first time I tried this recipe I followed it exactly and the custard never set (even tried increasing bake time). After asking one of my friends, she suggested using more egg yolks. So the 2nd time I used 8 yolks and kept all the other ingredients the same. It turned out perfectly! I do suggest getting the water in the pan and then turning the oven on to preheat. That way by the time you're done with the mixing, the water is hot and this helps to bake the custard properly. Keep in mind more egg yolks means even more calories! Lol

—tyger4eyes

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Apr 23, 2011

I have made this twice and both times the brulee turned out wonderfully! My guests loved it and requested the recipe. The nuts add a twist that really makes a unique flavor. Be sure to toast the nuts as directed this brings the flavor out more.

—kstatzer

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Nutrition

Calories
610 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
49.8 g
16%

Cholesterol
249 mg
83%

Fat
44.7 g
69%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
5.2 g
10%

Sodium
58 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

White Chocolate Macadamia Creme Brulee

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 610
Calories from Fat: 402

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.7g 69 %
Saturated Fat 24g 120 %
Cholesterol 249mg 83 %
Sodium 58mg 2 %
Potassium 184mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 49.8g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 5.2g 10 %
Sugars 46.3g
Vitamin A 27 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.