I've Never Tasted a Crème Brûlée Like This Before (Best in Paris)

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Creme brulee sometimes referred to a burnt cream is composed of a set custard a as base and then it is topped with a crispy caramel layer. It is a deceptively simple dessert. Chef Laurent from the restaurant Au Petit Riche, makes allegedly the very Best creme brulee in Paris, so maybe the best creme brulée in the world.
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  • @XXusernameunknownXX
    @XXusernameunknownXX Жыл бұрын

    I'm drooling. would love to see a series of "The best in Paris"

  • @maxburgos9394

    @maxburgos9394

    Жыл бұрын

    yessss

  • @FrenchGuyCooking

    @FrenchGuyCooking

    Жыл бұрын

    That is exactly what i am working on 😱. Sometimes, I feel like an open book 😂

  • @haakman123

    @haakman123

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Where he first goes to the place, and afterwards recreates the dish. Like with this Crème Brûlée

  • @chaoslab

    @chaoslab

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @ErikBlomqvistSwe

    @ErikBlomqvistSwe

    Жыл бұрын

    Mais OUI!

  • @chunguskhan3009
    @chunguskhan3009 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to see Alex make a series on Indian food. There's so much complexity about spices and the layering of flavours, it seems just like the type of stuff Alex would do

  • @AHG1347

    @AHG1347

    Жыл бұрын

    It would have to be based on a specific dish since there are so many options. Is there one that stands out for you personally?

  • @FrenchGuyCooking

    @FrenchGuyCooking

    Жыл бұрын

    And I would love to do one. But Indian cuisine is so vast that it is very complicated to pick something. Any idea ?

  • @thealrightchef2800

    @thealrightchef2800

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrenchGuyCooking do some famous curry’s or something maybe to start with

  • @ashishpant7146

    @ashishpant7146

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrenchGuyCooking go for Dum biryani

  • @shashwatasamanta7358

    @shashwatasamanta7358

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrenchGuyCooking I would suggest that you look into south indian cuisine. Something that deserves a lot more attention than it gets, not to mention that it is right up your alley of complexity.

  • @NinoMakos
    @NinoMakos Жыл бұрын

    I’m happy to see Alex. At some point I thought the dried pasta experience broke his spirit or something. I cannot lie, I feel it still lingers in the background, and when he cracks the crème brûlée caramel, somewhere far away I hear someone breaking some artisan spaghetti in half.

  • @Extase3r1c
    @Extase3r1c Жыл бұрын

    Your love for simple yet perfect food never fails to amaze and inspire. Thank you Alex for all your hard work!

  • @brooklynvlogs9396
    @brooklynvlogs9396 Жыл бұрын

    From dried pasta to creme brulee, do you enjoy torturing yourself? Lol. This is the only dish I ever gave up on trying to make, but with the knowledge I know I'm going to acquire from this new series maybe I'll go back and try it again. Good Luck Alex!

  • @M3rcuryMan

    @M3rcuryMan

    Жыл бұрын

    exactly what I was thinking lol. it looks so easy but when you make it the 100th time, you still have problems to get it just right.

  • @craftedbyorre

    @craftedbyorre

    Жыл бұрын

    Next up: Macaron series 😅

  • @brooklynvlogs9396

    @brooklynvlogs9396

    Жыл бұрын

    @@craftedbyorre Omg lmao 😂

  • @davidrice4873

    @davidrice4873

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring because i feel the same dissapointment with the creme brulee in my area and i want to do better

  • @LasermanSteam

    @LasermanSteam

    Жыл бұрын

    We've occasionally had creme brulee at home and at least when it comes to making the top, it doesn't seem that hard, we used a light layer of mixed sugar (2/3 brown 1/3 white) and often had multiple people blowtorch their own for the first time, leading to success. So it just comes down to getting the custard right

  • @MrDragonballzjp
    @MrDragonballzjp Жыл бұрын

    It is still a crime that you don't have more subscribers but you are almost at 2 million. The journey and the detail in your videos are always amazing. Such an experience to see this.

  • @davidvasta
    @davidvasta Жыл бұрын

    Why do I end up crying each time you eat something and it's so good. Thank you! I have so much more of the world to see and am glad you post these videos.

  • @yoanbrel3986
    @yoanbrel3986 Жыл бұрын

    Elle doit être très bonne, mais je me rappelle de la crème brulée de l'Escarbille pas loin de Toulouse ou le sucre était caramélisé avec une presse en métal qui était chauffée au feu de bois. La couche de caramel était parfaite et elle apportée aussi un léger goût de fumée de bois qui était exquis! Bref merci de me ramener des bons souvenirs et très bonne vidéo j'ai hâte de voir la suite!

  • @gibson1005

    @gibson1005

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah je bave, j'irais tester !

  • @1Hippo

    @1Hippo

    Жыл бұрын

    For everyone not speaking french, here a translation: "It must be very good, but I remember the crème brulée of the Escarbille not far from Toulouse where the sugar was caramelized with a metal press that was heated over a wood fire. The layer of caramel was perfect and it also brought a light taste of wood smoke which was exquisite! Anyway, thanks for bringing back good memories and I can't wait to see what happens next!"

  • @yoanbrel3986

    @yoanbrel3986

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gibson1005 c'était il y a 15-20 ans donc peut-être qu'ils ont changé

  • @bacriloo

    @bacriloo

    Жыл бұрын

    C'est clair que ça doit être le top de cette manière. Faute de mieux, je caramélise aussi au chalumeau, mais je trouve que ça donne un goût de gaz à la préparation...

  • @VilSacripant

    @VilSacripant

    Жыл бұрын

    Essaye de faire chauffer à blanc le dos d'une cuillère avec le chalumeau avant de la passer au dessus du sucre

  • @alliejasmine
    @alliejasmine Жыл бұрын

    I worked in a restaurant. We did a Sea Salt Caramel Crème Brûlée. It had just enough salt that it made you want to take another bite. It was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. We also did a Crème Brûlée where the milk was infused with Fruity Peebles. Unfortunately the 144 servings we made sold out before I could try it. It was an idea from our Fry Cook who also came up with the best Cocktail I’ve ever had. Dude has an amazing mind for what tastes good together

  • @lucfroelich1850

    @lucfroelich1850

    Жыл бұрын

    Any chance for a recipe of the sea salt caramel brûlée? Thank you

  • @amcconnell6730

    @amcconnell6730

    Жыл бұрын

    No Bain Marie needed here because the hi-tech oven has good temperature control AND humidity control - which is what the water bath if for. :)

  • @jeff__w

    @jeff__w

    Жыл бұрын

    I once had a lavender crème brûlée. The lavender made it heavenly.

  • @toonbax3

    @toonbax3

    Жыл бұрын

    Recipe? 👀

  • @TeslasSecret

    @TeslasSecret

    6 ай бұрын

    @@jeff__wI had that too once and winced a bit at the thought of what taste it might have but it was actually wonderful.

  • @antonjjohansson
    @antonjjohansson Жыл бұрын

    I've made thousands of Crème Brûlée during my time as a chef, and done several different methods and recipes, and the one that never failed me was 90c in a oven in a bain marie, for 1h - 1h-30min, it's kinda the same process here but without the bain marie, but I tend to stick with it as it's almost a fail proof process.

  • @usprulse

    @usprulse

    Жыл бұрын

    as a chef i also saw the "steam oven" etc so i was very supprised that he uses a "dry" oven but with 100% humidity i wish i could give this a try...

  • @leonardmilcin7798

    @leonardmilcin7798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@usprulse I do this all the time in my pedestrian home oven. I bake fabulous sourdough bread on a slab of marble. Along with the bread I also put at the top a tray with 0.5l of freshly boiled water. It not only blocks all radiant heat, it also provides 100% humidity in an instant. Highly recommend!

  • @skyhighfootage53

    @skyhighfootage53

    Жыл бұрын

    @@usprulse I am also a pastry chef. Honestly, for years i have always used bai marie low and slow. However for the last few years, using a rational, 100% humidity, and the custard from room temp(even fridge cold works) works perfects. I have even dropped to 80 degrees C before. And Demerara sugar is also awesome to use! Quality video, quality dessert! Also, I have done the same recipe in a "dry" oven, my home one, no bain marie again, simply good quality ramekins and a 80-90 degrees C oven, you want to remove them from the oven when they still have a nice wobble to them.

  • @zsofiademeter2956

    @zsofiademeter2956

    Жыл бұрын

    As far as I can tell you from the video, the chef used the dry option only on his rational (the 3th menu option on the top in red is the baking only option). I don't know what alex is talking about 100% humidity. If he had used the baking/humidity option with 100% than the top of the Crème Brûlée would be full with water...

  • @usprulse

    @usprulse

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zsofiademeter2956 at my old restaurant we did creme burlee with 100% humidity.. we cover the plates with warpper. And yes after 1 hour ish there is water on top.

  • @-_-hi8964
    @-_-hi8964 Жыл бұрын

    Love the fact you are so willing to drive yourself crazy.

  • @TomatePasFraiche
    @TomatePasFraiche Жыл бұрын

    La crème brûlée c’est mon dessert préféré depuis l’enfance. Quand j’ai eu 13 ans un ami pâtissier de mon père m’a fait goûter sa version qui était verte… c’est la première fois que je goûtais du matcha de ma vie, je savais même pas ce que c’était. La richesse et l’onctuosité m’on laissé un souvenir impérissable et ce goût du matcha me hante les rêves encore aujourd’hui!!!

  • @schneestern3022

    @schneestern3022

    Жыл бұрын

    Oui oui baguette omlette frommage abelle heur

  • @TomatePasFraiche

    @TomatePasFraiche

    Жыл бұрын

    @@schneestern3022 Well thank you for that very insightful comment ( ˘ ³˘)

  • @gamingscientist7445

    @gamingscientist7445

    Жыл бұрын

    Green tea infused creme brulee?! 🤯

  • @TomatePasFraiche

    @TomatePasFraiche

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gamingscientist7445 the taste is otherworldly!

  • @jmelb4650

    @jmelb4650

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TomatePasFraiche i think in parts of asia the flavour like that is popular

  • @aidanknight
    @aidanknight Жыл бұрын

    Echoing what everyone is saying in the comments: Sous Vide. I've been doing this for 3 years now and it's perfect every time. No surprises. Incredible texture, easy to torch in short, wide jars, and it's was less fussy than a bain marie or an oven. I would buy a Sous Vide just to make Creme Brulee (okay maybe for cooking perfect poultry too)

  • @thejackoss
    @thejackoss Жыл бұрын

    ENFIN un retour vers une série consacrée à une recette française + mon dessert préféré, vraiment royal !!

  • @dmmness
    @dmmness Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait for your follow up video's. Crème Brulee is definitely in my top two favorite desserts. When I see it on a restaurants dessert menu, it is really hard for me not to choose it over something else that looks delicious.

  • @tonyfletcher2541
    @tonyfletcher2541 Жыл бұрын

    This is the very heart of great food. The complexity of simple. I so enjoy your channel. Thank you.

  • @RyanEglitis
    @RyanEglitis Жыл бұрын

    Finally someone calling out all the bad crème brûlée's out there. That perfect thickness of the carmel top is the hardest part, imo - so often it feels like not fully melted or like there's way too much so it cracks like a sucker. It's so hard to find a really good one, but when you do, it's the best 🤤

  • @Squary94
    @Squary94 Жыл бұрын

    In the restaurant I worked at we did creme brulee very similarly. However, when it came to the caramel, we went a bit of a different route which seemed to be very popular. A layer of brown sugar like they did but we topped it of with a thin layer of powdered sugar. It yielded a ever so slightly nicer caramel.

  • @dylwhs
    @dylwhs Жыл бұрын

    It is wonderful of the chef to allow you to have filmed this for all of us to see. It made sense to cook it on a slow heat for a long while, and that I need to get a blow torch now, lol.

  • @beformidable12
    @beformidable12 Жыл бұрын

    "life is worth being lived" as a culinary enthusiast, this is the best compliment i have ever heard and i wish to reach that level. Thank you for such inspirational video Alex.

  • @vdan3821
    @vdan3821 Жыл бұрын

    And then, when the world needed him the most, He returned.

  • @johnclancy6212
    @johnclancy6212 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! I have long been hoping that you would do a series of bistro classics. First visiting a restaurant that makes a quintessential example, and then breaking it down, and of course, putting your "Alex-spin" on it for us. A couple of books I have in my kitchen library are Patricia Wells' "The Paris Cookbook - 2001" and Daniel Young's "The Bistros, Brasseries and Wine Bars of Paris - 2006", in which they do exactly that. Together, they are a veritable who's who of the Paris dining scene at that time and of the chefs that influence how we eat in Paris to this day. Videos from you would be so much better. Looking forward to the Crème Brulee series!

  • @lisam9233
    @lisam9233 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on moving past dry pasta! It was truly a phenomenal series 👏🏼. Anxious to see all your next directions!

  • @Whynod
    @Whynod Жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one, who likes to see his ads, because the little 'beep' sound at the beginning and end of it is so oddly satisfying? It's like a reward^^

  • @berndstrauss151
    @berndstrauss151 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex ...love your show...nice to see that you enjoy classic dishes. Here some tips from an ex 3 Michelin star chef pattisier For 1 creme brulle use 100g unsweetened liquid. 20g sugar and 20g/1 egg yolk For Vamilla creme brulle use 20g creme fraiche 30g heavy cream and 50g milk and the best vanilla you can get your hands on Rather poach your creme brulee at 96 degree for 1 hour at dry heat This results that the surface is dryer after poaching and you get a thinner crust as less sugar sticks to it compared to 100% humidity poaching. Instead of just using milk products Add some chest nut puree..passion fruit pulp rhubarb pulp or what ever you can think of to the cream I also made the creme brullee mix and smoked the mix with cigar smoke or infused toasted wood chips used for wine making. Really nice Have fun

  • @Sherlowa
    @Sherlowa Жыл бұрын

    One thing to experiment with is making caramel, blending it into a sugar/powder and then melting that with the blow torch on top - it's much more consistent in terms of coverage, melting etc. but you may like the inconsistency of the torch + sugar.

  • @bobbyt2012
    @bobbyt2012 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a masterpiece of a video. Especially capturing the emotion of the chef delivering the dish. Épatant!

  • @bandols
    @bandols Жыл бұрын

    I find enjoyment in all your series, but now you are tackling my most favorite cuilnary dessert. Can't wait!!

  • @fleshwound5149
    @fleshwound5149 Жыл бұрын

    I have a ritual of eating a Creme Brulee in every city I've ever visited. I've had one in almost every continent, from Australia to Iceland. Over time I've fine-tuned my Crème Brûlée recipe to perfection. The cream is definitely supposed to be the show-stopper. It should be smooth, cool, not overly sweet, not too firm, not runny at all, flavoured slightly (either with vanilla or somthing else, lemon works well but is less traditional of course.) I'm curious what your Parisian one is like.

  • @greenmachine5600

    @greenmachine5600

    Жыл бұрын

    That's me but with almond croissants

  • @selfintuition2
    @selfintuition2 Жыл бұрын

    I've been making my creme brulee in an instant pot on low pressure and the results can also be amazing.

  • @inos3697

    @inos3697

    Жыл бұрын

    Very interested. Water, rack and in a small low dish…what setting and for how long….does it get condensation?

  • @Getpojke

    @Getpojke

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, didn't think it would work when I read the recipe but I was pretty impressed with the results. 🍮Crème caramel comes out well too.

  • @selfintuition2

    @selfintuition2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@inos3697 It would get condensation on top, but to prevent that you can put a small piece of aluminum foil to cover the top of the ramekhins. I have a 5.7L Instant Pot and can usually fit 4-5 ramekhins if stacked neatly and carefully. A small amount of condensation can still occur even with alu foil, but you can just grab a piece of kitchen towel and gently absorb the residual water.

  • @ArmadilloGodzilla

    @ArmadilloGodzilla

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting idea.

  • @cynthiamorton3583

    @cynthiamorton3583

    Жыл бұрын

    That sound of the caramel cracking is immensely satisfying! Bon appétit!

  • @alexiscondegr
    @alexiscondegr Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alex and thank you Laurent. I have been doing all my "traditional" stuff like "Flan the huevo", "English pudding", "Crème Brûlée"; aux bain marie having an overpowered oven with the 100% humidity option. The fact is, even though it was faster, it lacked the smoothness of a high quality desert. I'll try to do tests with no water and longer to do them.It's the casual conversation between you two that opened my mind about that thing. Thank you again, I am eager to see your next steps in this journey.

  • @valeriaescobar8112
    @valeriaescobar8112 Жыл бұрын

    This video make me feel so much calm I loved it!!! Thanks for it.

  • @mariusmaronde8872
    @mariusmaronde8872 Жыл бұрын

    Really liked your pasta series but im in love with the concept of showing the "simple" Recipes in its perfection ❤ Merci Alex

  • @shahem0991

    @shahem0991

    Жыл бұрын

    Why do i feel he's exaggerating like its a simple dessert even if you used the best of the best ingredients the outcome will be the same simple dessert idk but i got tired of that even tho i like his content but after the pasta series i stopped watching him as much

  • @WompWompWoooomp
    @WompWompWoooomp Жыл бұрын

    As someone who loves making creme brulee, this makes me unreasonably happy.

  • @clarkkent7973

    @clarkkent7973

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfecting the burnt sugar on the top takes a lot of skill! It is not as easy as it looks!

  • @fiend7777
    @fiend7777 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to this series! I see you also got a new watch congrats Alex 😉

  • @paulcochet
    @paulcochet Жыл бұрын

    Yesss! J’adore la crème brulée!!! J’ai hâte de voir la recette finale!

  • @jakobdieckmann
    @jakobdieckmann Жыл бұрын

    I’ve actually learned making crème brûlée from your video Alex. I’ve made over a hundred by now I’m sure. It’s one of the only recipes I know by heart (3 egg yolks, 3 tbsp of sugar, 250ml whipped cream, one vanilla pod). I’m dying to make this version now with the added milk, the mixing of the yolks with the cream and the lower temperature! All the best!

  • @Mr_Foeko

    @Mr_Foeko

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know if the lower temperature is going to work in a conventional oven. Restaurant ovens are a lot different and you wont get close to 100% humidity which is probably very important at this low temperature

  • @jakobdieckmann

    @jakobdieckmann

    Жыл бұрын

    I make mine au bain-marie in a conventional oven with 1 liter of water (3 flat ramekins) at 160 degrees. I don’t know if I reach 100 degrees humidity or not (not likely right?) but I imagine it to be pretty high. Anyway, there is room to play with lower temperatures I reckon.

  • @the_inquisitive_inquisitor
    @the_inquisitive_inquisitor Жыл бұрын

    I like my creme brulee on the creamy side. I have my own chickens, I get fresh cream from a dairy farm down the road and I sweeten it with maple syrup that another local farmer makes. I love it when I can cook things and see where all the ingredients came from out of my kitchen window.

  • @hiddenbunny7205

    @hiddenbunny7205

    Жыл бұрын

    yet the best in the paris uses the best milk, creme and eggyolk from the boxes :)

  • @the_inquisitive_inquisitor

    @the_inquisitive_inquisitor

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hiddenbunny7205 That's fine for them, I don't live there.

  • @JayKughan
    @JayKughan Жыл бұрын

    Although I subscribe to many food-related KZread channels, I usually skip all desert related videos because I just don't have a sweet tooth. But only you can peak my interest to follow you on your journey in accomplishing your personal challenges. Highly inspiring & entertaining. I absolutely love it! Bless you, Alex. Cheers..

  • @Dretje
    @Dretje Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this series 👏🏻 I have been wanting to send you a message, because this is my favorite dessert which is often not made well. With your help I will learn how a good crème brûlée should be served and maybe be able to make it myself 😊 I loved your omelette series, and am now more proficient making that and nice scrambled eggs

  • @tom2207
    @tom2207 Жыл бұрын

    By far, I’ve found that the most important part of making Crème Brûlée is how it’s cooked. Most recipes call for a water bath in a very high temperature oven for an exact time. That is dangerous. To produce the proper texture, ANY egg custard needs to be cooked at a precise temperature. That’s what this guy has - a Sous Vide (precision temperature) oven. NOT CHEAP! I’ve done the same thing with my Sous Vide cooker (CHEAP!). I just raised the “floor” of the water bath so the ramekins barely touch the water, preheat to around 180-190F (not that critical), cover each to prevent condensation from “dripping” on them, cover the whole water bath container (to create the “oven”), cook for at least 75 minutes (again, not that critical), and Voilà! The perfect Crème Brûlée ! Every time! (vary ingredients to your liking).

  • @juts89

    @juts89

    Жыл бұрын

    A water bath works fine if you temp check them to 176F. I've even been able to save under done ones by redoing it

  • @tom2207

    @tom2207

    Жыл бұрын

    @@juts89Thanks for your comments. I've not had any luck with that technique (made famous by Douglas Baldwin), but if you have, Great!

  • @christopherkarr1872

    @christopherkarr1872

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tom2207 Always done oven technique and never had a failure. Perhaps I have had non-beginner beginner's luck? ;)

  • @tom2207

    @tom2207

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christopherkarr1872 Well I have to admit. I cook almost everything in my Sous Vide, so it just comes naturally. Polenta, shrimp (really good!), warm up Cacio e Pepe (or anything), steaks, or meat of any kind. I've even made a Sous Vide smoker. Amazing.

  • @christopherkarr1872

    @christopherkarr1872

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tom2207 I use my water bath in much the same way - ramen eggs, medium-rare salmon, chuck roasts as tender as ribeye... I just happen to have never attempted a custard in the sous vide for lack of sous need. I will admit to some liquid smoke antics, though. ^_^

  • @bastoktok
    @bastoktok Жыл бұрын

    Raaah, I spent 10 years to master Crème brulée. I've tested so many recipes. Indeed, so simple, but so hard to do oit well. Anyhow, i'm a bit surprised the "best in paris" is mades from industrial yolk.

  • @HappyFluegel

    @HappyFluegel

    Жыл бұрын

    Depending on the quality of that industrial yolk i would think a diffrent source may produce a better result but what that industrial carton yolk gives you is consistensy that is very difficult to dubplicate

  • @thewolfethatcould8878
    @thewolfethatcould8878 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you So much for this video! I always wanted to make it legit. What a beautiful desert.

  • @schinken893
    @schinken893 Жыл бұрын

    Frist time I tried a Crème Brûlée I was 6 years old in Paris and I instantly fell in love with it ! In two years I will move to Paris to expand my cooking experience and skills. Love your videos @Alex they are a great delight 🤌🏻

  • @dr-k1667

    @dr-k1667

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on expanding your knowledge and passion for cooking. Best of luck and best of meals in Paris. Bon Voyage!

  • @nickprafke6664
    @nickprafke6664 Жыл бұрын

    I make crème brulee at home fairly often using sealed jars and a sous vide. The custard comes out perfect every time.

  • @RomainVanAelst

    @RomainVanAelst

    Жыл бұрын

    Oven with 100% humidity is same as sous vide. Tip, put whole coffee beans in you cream and let rest for a night. Next day sieve the cream and make you crème brulee as usual.

  • @vincentnovellino8851
    @vincentnovellino8851 Жыл бұрын

    I am a big fan of making creme brulee so I am excited to see how this series affects how I make it; it will definitely improve it for sure but how is the question. To note I have not yet been dissatisfied with how I made it but I can visually see some differences in how that restaurant turned out vs. mine. I think I use a greater concentration of egg yolk to cream since the recipe I use is adapted (I speculate) to the consumer vs professional oven.

  • @fezik8870

    @fezik8870

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I would think given what the chef said about the cream buffering the yolks against the heat would be a good reason to lean toward the restaurant proportions. If that reasoning is valid then it would make the custard a little thinner than one with more egg but substantially easier to successfully cook without curdling

  • @Fuzzi974
    @Fuzzi974 Жыл бұрын

    I need to say this, but I'm just glad you're coming back to something we can make at home. Because none of us is going to try to make dry pasta at home, or dry meat... and only some of us will try the sauces (Once I have my own house, I might). I have to admit it was interesting to learn about how it is done, but I think we all want to try to do what you show us... Alright now that I think about it I'm scared that you're going to make some crazy contraptions to make crème brûlée !

  • @rnrbarbosa
    @rnrbarbosa Жыл бұрын

    You are a true “ Food Researcher”. Love it. Merci beaucoup

  • @The_Tundra_
    @The_Tundra_ Жыл бұрын

    A creme brûlée like the chef said is not a difficult dessert. I can’t say I’ve made one quite to his level (I always use a bain-marie as I don’t have a fancy industrial oven) but I’ve never had a grainy or soggy creme brûlée 😂

  • @austinekenstam744
    @austinekenstam744 Жыл бұрын

    I've been making creme brulee with sous vide after seeing a video from Chef Steps. It seems very similar in texture to this. Though I don't always splurge on a vanilla pod, they are much better with them. Like mentioned it's truly a very simple dessert but in that simple-ness is a difficulty because the ingredients and techniques need to be correct. I found that high heat torches are better for the brulee step, don't use skimpy ones! Good luck, I'm excited to see what you discover in this series.

  • @phylliscraine

    @phylliscraine

    Жыл бұрын

    I do Creme Brûlée sous vide as well. So easy! Perfect texture and so tender.

  • @djrakman3909

    @djrakman3909

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you cook a brulee custard in a vacuum pack bag????

  • @Papageorgeo88

    @Papageorgeo88

    Жыл бұрын

    @@djrakman3909 portion into jars. At 100% humidity the chef in this video is effectively cooking sou vide

  • @austinekenstam744

    @austinekenstam744

    Жыл бұрын

    @@djrakman3909 Actually I do them in 4oz canning jars. There is no vacuum, just a 176°F water bath for about an hour.

  • @djrakman3909

    @djrakman3909

    Жыл бұрын

    @@austinekenstam744 that makes alot of sense and is a perfect temperature to not curdle the only downfall is you need to tweek the recipe because it has less surface area to spread the sugar which is very important to the final product. Ramekins are fashionable but not as good. Try to use the bowl in this video as that is what we have always used in the top joints. Also tapas bowls. Here is a secret recipe that has been used in many michelin starred places I have worked at in UK and Europe. They all seem to use the exact same recipe and bowl as well. Chefs including marco pieere white and gordon ramsey and Raymond Blanc use this recipe and everybody who has trained under them including myself. Simple ratio. 1 Yolk : 100 ml cream : 10 grams sugar. For every 500 ml cream add 1 Madagascan vanilla pod depending on the size. Or use a good quality Madagascan vanilla essence. Or just use the cheap stuff if you want but remember the quality of all your ingredients effects the final product. No milk required because the vanilla is strong. Use 50/50 if you are weight concious and iff you are using just trim milk you will need to add an extra yolk per 500 ml. 1 X 500 ml batch serves 4 (approx 150 ml). Failsafe, tried and tested by chefs who are have been dead for decades. And use a mix of dried soft brown sugar and caster sugar Or jjust dried brown sugar, you can dry in an oven with pilot light on overnight or use a food dehydrator or set combi to 50 C and dry until it is clearly dry and then blitz to a fine powder. Sieve onto custard. The brown sugar lightens the bitter notes that the caramel produces. I am oldschool and classically trained. Sous vide attains perfection but too many chefs rely on it nowadays and dont learn how to feel the meat as it is cooking and can not do a mains section for 300 on a busy night to save themselves. Smaller establishments you have to do it all, meat, seafood and entremetier all on your own. It is a skill that is becoming long lost....

  • @ImKr15t3n
    @ImKr15t3n Жыл бұрын

    Very excited. My absolute favorite desert!

  • @sycoaniliz
    @sycoaniliz Жыл бұрын

    I've done a lot of experimenting with creme brulee and this is almost exactly what I came up with. I never thought to add some cream to the eggs though, that's brilliant. I also greatly prefer using vanilla bean paste over pods

  • @muizzy
    @muizzy Жыл бұрын

    Creme Brulee is the first dish I perfected. You'll find that it's surprisingly easy to make it better than most michelin starred restaurants; but improving from there will be very challenging! Good luck!

  • @ersozen

    @ersozen

    Жыл бұрын

    mind sharing your recipe/instructions? Best!

  • @guitarchitectural
    @guitarchitectural Жыл бұрын

    There's something wonderful about the fact that he has the best creme brulee in Paris... And the yolks come out of a carton 😂

  • @chrisparky

    @chrisparky

    Жыл бұрын

    UHT milk and cream and eggs from a carton, this is the best?

  • @tbw666

    @tbw666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisparky its a bristro in the city and restaurants are expensive.

  • @tbw666

    @tbw666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisparky also you get the premium vanilla... tick for tack?

  • @chrisparky

    @chrisparky

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tbw666 true

  • @andrewwmitchell
    @andrewwmitchell Жыл бұрын

    Yum! Hopefully this is the start of a desert series!!

  • @ErickJaimez
    @ErickJaimez Жыл бұрын

    Alex, you have inspired me to begin cooking. Love your videos, all of them!

  • @NikkiAnnMarie
    @NikkiAnnMarie Жыл бұрын

    If you want to branch out from Crème Brûlée, have a look at Crema Catalana - on the surface a similar dish, but actually a very different experience!

  • @dzello

    @dzello

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually, Crema Catalana is just named like that because it was served in Catalonia (Catalana). It used to be called Crema Cremada which is simply Spanish for Creme Brûlée. In short, it's the same dish really.

  • @NikkiAnnMarie

    @NikkiAnnMarie

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@dzello I really appreciate the history of the dish, though according to certain sources crema catalana may actually predate crème brûlée (being found in 14th century cookbooks compared to 17th century) There are key differences between them now - namely, it being made with milk instead of cream and flavoured with orange, lemon and cinnamon. I thought the same until I tried it - they're obviously very similar, but it's definitely distinct.

  • @dolan-duk
    @dolan-duk Жыл бұрын

    The thing that surprised me the most is that all the major ingredients came out of a box and were not some fancy "best/free range/artisanal" types.

  • @richardnedbalek1968

    @richardnedbalek1968

    Жыл бұрын

    We DID note the price of the vanilla pods? And that professional oven that adjusts its own ‘humidity’ level…

  • @KainYusanagi

    @KainYusanagi

    Жыл бұрын

    It honestly shouldn't; what matters most in a professional kitchen is consistency of product, rather than using artisanal goods. Sure, if you can get a consistant product out of artisanal goods, that does show a level of skill in and of itself, but it really is just showing how well you can make up for deficiencies in the goods themselves, because they'll never be of a consistant quality.

  • @marekbecker1

    @marekbecker1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@richardnedbalek1968 it’s 55€ for 250g I wouldn’t consider it that expensive for the amount you get

  • @madtrade

    @madtrade

    Жыл бұрын

    in france the dairy industry is of pretty good quality but the vanillia was something else

  • @NickyHendriks

    @NickyHendriks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marekbecker1 Agreed. Ordinary price, might even call it cheap. In the supermarkets here vanilla costs 5 euro a pod. He's got them for maybe 2,50 a pod. About the oven, well even though Rational is top-notch in the professional industry, the same effect can be done in a home-oven, providing that you find a way to add steam. Problem is probably the consistency of the temperature. Home-ovens tend to be very inconsistent in temperature. Steamer-ovens like this Rational aren't uncommon in the professional industry by the way, at least not in Europe and if Rational isn't there you can see ovens like Leventi or Unox. We had 5 Rationals at my previous workplace, 2 at school and I've seen them on plenty occasions. Steaming isn't one of the 'incredible' features of a Rational though, that is the part where you can set different temperatures at once, bottom at 160, top at 180 for example.

  • @migueldresantos
    @migueldresantos Жыл бұрын

    In Portugal we have something very very similar called "Leite de Creme" and it's served in many restaurants and it's common to have it as a dessert in family parties at home. I never had a bad experience making or eating "doce de leite"/creme brulee.

  • @axollner6722
    @axollner6722 Жыл бұрын

    One thing i love the most on this channel is the concept of easy to learn, difficult to master

  • @MrStewbags
    @MrStewbags Жыл бұрын

    We went and tried this dish last week as we were staying in Paris on a family holiday. OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!

  • @ethansexton2590
    @ethansexton2590 Жыл бұрын

    That first bite almost booked me a flight to Paris. Great food and cinematography, as always!

  • @hjewkes
    @hjewkes Жыл бұрын

    I once saw someone make hard caramel and then blend it back into a fine sugar and use that as their creme brulee top. The idea was that you had a lot more flexibility when bruleeing it since you could go anywhere from when it liquified to when it burns rather than needing to get every part past liquified and to caramelized

  • @lomicwind
    @lomicwind Жыл бұрын

    Cette vidéo tombe à point nommé, c'est un de mes desserts préférés et j'ai très envie de trouver une bonne recette. 😁

  • @tuncakucuk
    @tuncakucuk Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is I was looking for

  • @OldZean
    @OldZean Жыл бұрын

    Crème brulée is my signature desert. Guest riot when I invite for dinner and there is no Crème brulée. This video is the first i have seen where it is done right. Love it!

  • @johnbetsa5598
    @johnbetsa5598 Жыл бұрын

    This has always been my favorite dessert. I can not wait for the series so I may be able to make a respectable creme brulee.

  • @omaddad1525
    @omaddad1525 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite creme Brûlée recipe is of Alfred Portale in nyc. It’s just cream, egg yolks, and maple syrup. I make it every fall with local maple syrup and it’s amazing. Simplicity is best. Can’t wait to see your video.

  • @dabnessofp
    @dabnessofp Жыл бұрын

    Looks fantastic. I'm headed to Paris in November for my wife's first time and creme brulee is her favorite dessert. We'll absolutely be going to Au Petite Riche

  • @shawnbooth3696
    @shawnbooth3696 Жыл бұрын

    Was there today with friends specifically for this. - very, very delicious (tres, tres bon)!!!

  • @April-dy2tn
    @April-dy2tn Жыл бұрын

    Alex!!! I made this dessert once and it turned out really well. I mean delicious and ever since I’ve been soo afraid to try it again in fear that I won’t get the same results. But I will fear no more. I have the trial and this video as my motivation! I also still wear my ramen T-shirt almost everything week lol!

  • @LumberjackPa
    @LumberjackPa Жыл бұрын

    You are correct Alex! We all saw this coming and we look forward to going on yet another journey with you. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BuzzLightyeear
    @BuzzLightyeear Жыл бұрын

    You're speaking out of my heart. I want to like Creme Brulee but it's ALWAYS bad when I order it. Ususally it's just super bitter because the sugar is burnt. Sometimes the sugar isn't melted at all. It's impossible to find a good one in Germany.

  • @jamesmovesbeef
    @jamesmovesbeef Жыл бұрын

    Looks perfect!

  • @TheMADO12
    @TheMADO12 Жыл бұрын

    yessssssssssssss another series of trying to make a new dish,i love it.

  • @Echtlakritz
    @Echtlakritz Жыл бұрын

    Oh I love that you have your bike helmet dangling around while going down into where the magic happens. Such a great channel

  • @maluatuavene9921
    @maluatuavene9921 Жыл бұрын

    I am definitely here for this series...

  • @ppw8716
    @ppw8716 Жыл бұрын

    😋I’m drooling. I’m now in search of similar vessel to cook them in. As I get older, I find that it’s all about the food experience and enjoyment, from the best quality ingredients I can find and also hopefully afford and also the presentation. I would love to visit this establishment one day and experience for myself.

  • @sullivan3004
    @sullivan3004 Жыл бұрын

    Excited for a new journey with you Alex!

  • @joshuadaniel7135
    @joshuadaniel7135 Жыл бұрын

    this SOUNDS delicious!

  • @timoheinrich8763
    @timoheinrich8763 Жыл бұрын

    6:15 these little moments that are edited perfectly to the music. I just love it!

  • @tamasbarany4521
    @tamasbarany4521 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic episode! Hopefully can visit the place on my next trip to Paris and try it myself. I was wondering if you ever considered making an episode on which cookbooks inspired you the most or think it’s a must to have. It would be fun to go through your library. I’m really curious. 😊

  • @khadifvq1089
    @khadifvq1089 Жыл бұрын

    Heureux de voir une vidéo sur ce thème

  • @toyfreaks
    @toyfreaks Жыл бұрын

    His crème brûlée looks the surface of the Sun! 🌞

  • @itouchguitar4490
    @itouchguitar4490 Жыл бұрын

    Alex! I loved this and I can't wait to see where this series goes! But please I need to see the end of the pasta series first!!! Salut x

  • @FB711_
    @FB711_ Жыл бұрын

    Of course I knew it was coming. I would have been bummed out if it didn’t. Can’t wait to see your attempt and to try to make it myself!

  • @elinolasco1019
    @elinolasco1019 Жыл бұрын

    The Chopin in the background makes the final reveal even classier! Awesome video, Alex!

  • @AF-ke9by
    @AF-ke9by Жыл бұрын

    Ohhh… my absolute favorite dessert! Thank you, Alex.

  • @jurgenstoll2394
    @jurgenstoll2394 Жыл бұрын

    YESSS! I was desperately hoping for this! And please also take a look at the "little sister" creme bavaroise!

  • @BinarySecond
    @BinarySecond Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel, i come back after a few months to binge

  • @TheLuanValverde
    @TheLuanValverde Жыл бұрын

    Estava ansioso pela volta dos vídeo! Boa sorte nessa nova caminhada! 😁 Abraços do Brasil!

  • @ShinyTurd1
    @ShinyTurd1 Жыл бұрын

    Alex I look forward to the Crème Brûlée series. That looked wonderful. I hope you will do a series on Cannelés de Bordeaux sometime soon.

  • @officialparkr
    @officialparkr Жыл бұрын

    Finally, crème brûlée. Excited.

  • @clemgr
    @clemgr Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to this series!

  • @s3uoq
    @s3uoq11 ай бұрын

    Just went to Au Petit Riche today and WOW..amazing. Thank you so much for the recommendation Alex. I am definitely going to have to change the way I have been making them for this method. Their snails were beautiful too along with their in house smoked salmon. Highly recommend a visit ❤👌🤙P.S. On holidays from Australia 👍

  • @SirWussiePants
    @SirWussiePants Жыл бұрын

    Creme brulee is the best dessert ever. Tiramisu is second, but by a long way. Excited for this one!

  • @chrisfournier6144
    @chrisfournier6144 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite kitchen dessert of all time.

  • @wyattholm5720
    @wyattholm5720 Жыл бұрын

    Alex you have chosen my favorite custard. I am from Utah, and have never been to France, but to me creme brulee, and cheese soufflé are the most French dishes I know of. It will be great to see how far you can take this one. Are you going to use your croissant roller machine and show us a good finale for your croissant series?

  • @Zarzar22
    @Zarzar22 Жыл бұрын

    Made creme brulee a few times as a teenager when my mom bought me a little kitchen blowtorch and it turned out great every time. Just needs a lot of care and some amazing ingredients and it is a classic faultless dessert imo

  • @jeff8289
    @jeff8289 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex. You have inspired me. I have a reservation next month at Au Petit Riche to try the finest Creme Brulee in the world! Thank you.

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