Description
Bring a cozy, festive twist to the classic French dessert with these Spiced Cranberry Crème Brûlée Jars. Bursting with the bright tartness of cranberry compote and a hint of orange zest, each spoonful melts into velvety custard under that signature caramelized sugar crackle. Whether you’re crafting a standout treat for a holiday table or gifting something decadent and handmade, these jars do more than impress—they enchant.
Ingredients
For the cranberry compote:
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground cloves
For the custard:
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp vanilla paste)
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
Topping:
• 6 tsp granulated sugar (1 tsp per jar, for brûlée)
Instructions
Make the compote: Simmer cranberries, sugar, orange zest & juice, cinnamon, and cloves until berries burst and mixture thickens (8–10 mins). Cool slightly, then spoon 1 tbsp into the bottom of each jar.
Heat the cream: In a saucepan, gently warm cream with vanilla until just steaming—don’t boil. Let sit to infuse (10 mins).
Whisk custard base: In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and salt until pale. Gradually whisk in warm cream.
Assemble: Strain custard through a fine sieve. Pour gently over the cranberry layer in each jar.
Bake: Place jars in a baking dish, fill dish with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30–35 mins until custards are just set but still jiggly. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Brûlée time: Right before serving, sprinkle sugar evenly on top of each custard. Torch until golden and crackly.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins + chilling
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 per jar