Weight Watchers Lavender Creme Brulee Recipe
Weight Watchers Lavender Creme Brulee Recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you in creating a creamy and satisfying dessert,
To make this delightful dish, gather a few key ingredients, including milk, ginger, lavender, sugar, and eggs. These simple components come together to create a flavorful and light dessert that you’ll love.
Serve the Lavender Creme Brulee as a sweet ending to a special meal or as a standalone treat.
Pair it with fresh fruits, like berries or sliced peaches, for a burst of refreshing flavors that complement the creamy custard perfectly.
Tips and Tricks
When combining the hot milk mixture with the eggs and sugar, remember to slowly incorporate it while whisking continuously. This technique makes a smooth and velvety texture.
After baking, allow the custard to cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator. This step is crucial to achieve the desired consistency and set the custard properly.
Weight Watchers Points
3 Points
MyWW Points: 3 Blue Plan and 5 Green Plan
3 WW Freestyle Points and 5 WW Smart Points
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can prepare the custards ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to three days before serving.
While lavender adds a unique floral note, you can omit it if you don’t have any or prefer a different flavor profile. The custards will still be delicious!
Yes, you can experiment with sugar substitutes like stevia or erythritol for a lower-calorie option. Follow the recommended substitution measurements provided by the sweetener’s manufacturer.
The custards should be set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Gently shake the pan to check the consistency.
Unfortunately, freezing is not recommended, as it may affect the texture and taste. It’s best to enjoy the custards within a few days of preparation.
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Weight Watchers Lavender Creme Brulee
Equipment
- Broiler
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped and peeled
- 4 teaspoon lavender buds (or 2 tsp dried lavender buds)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 egg yolks
- 4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a saucepan, put the milk, ginger, and lavender. Turn on the heat to medium.
- Wait for the milk mixture to start boiling. Once it's boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Cover the saucepan and let the milk mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Place a sieve over a bowl and pour the milk mixture through it. Press on the solids with a spoon to strain out any bits. Get rid of the solids.
- In a bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of sugar, an egg, and the yolks. Keep whisking for about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the bowl while whisking. Keep whisking until everything is mixed together.
- Divide the mixture evenly into 6 custard cups or ramekins.
- Put the custard cups into a shallow roasting pan.
- Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan so that it comes up halfway on the sides of the custard cups.
- Carefully place the roasting pan in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes.
- Take out the custard cups from the oven and put them on a cooling rack.
- Let the custard cups cool completely.
- Cover the custard cups and put them in the refrigerator. Leave them in there until they set (at least 4 hours). You can even make them ahead and keep them refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve and make the topping, preheat the broiler.
- Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of sugar evenly on top of the custards.
- Place the custard cups on the bottom part of the broiler pan.
- Turn on the broiler and keep the custard cups about 5 inches away from the heat.
- Let the custards broil for 2-5 minutes, but keep an eye on them.
- Take the custard cups out of the oven and let them sit for a few minutes.
- If you like, sprinkle some fresh lavender on top of the custards.
Notes
Nutrition
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