KITCHEN TORCH SUBSTITUTE: What Can I Use For A Crème Brûlée If I Don’T Have A Blow Torch?

Crème brûlée is one of those desserts that can only be made using a blow torch. But what if you don’t have one? Don’t worry, there are other ways to make this dessert. In this blog post, we will explore some of the substitutes you can use for a kitchen torch when making crème brûlée.

What is a Crème Brûlée?

A crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that is made by cooking sugar and cream over a low heat until the sugar melts and the cream thickens. There are many different ways to make a crème brûlée, but the most common way is to use a blow torch to caramelize the sugar on top of the cream.

If you don’t have access to a blow torch, there are other methods you can use to achieve the same results. You can cook the sugar and cream over low heat until the mixture reaches 230 degrees F (110 degrees C), which will eventually cause the sugar to caramelize. Alternatively, you can pour the hot mixture into an ice bath and allow it to cool slowly, which will also result in a caramelized topping.

How to Make a Crème Brûlée Without a Blow Torch

There are many ways to make a crème brûlée without using a blow torch, but the most common substitutes are an oven and a saucepan.

To make an oven-cooked crème brûlée, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and add cream cheese. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

To make a pan-cooked crème brûlée, combine 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.Pour mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray (or place in an ovenproof skillet). Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

What Else Can I Use In Its Place?

If you don’t have a blow torch to make your crème brûlée, there are other ways to achieve the same effect. You can use a kitchen torch, which is a type of gas stovetop flame. Another option is to use an open flame, such as a campfire or stovetop burner.