Let’s be real—this Coffee-Infused Crème Brûlée is what happens when your dessert wakes up and chooses sophistication and caffeine. It’s got that sultry espresso kick and a burnt sugar top so fancy, even your cat will judge you. Forget eggs and cream—this is vegan magic, darling, with plant-based creaminess and none of the moo. You get silky custard, bold coffee flavor, and that satisfying crack with every spoon. It’s indulgence without the guilt—and honestly, it’s what your taste buds deserve after tolerating another group text. Go ahead, caramelize your chaos. You’ve earned it. Spoon in hand, drama optional.
Coffee-Infused Crème Brûlée
A rich, vegan twist on the French classic with bold coffee flavor and that irresistible glassy caramelized sugar top.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 –3 tbsp organic cane sugar for that caramel top
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk, almond milk, coffee, maple syrup, cornstarch, arrowroot, vanilla, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until thickened and smooth—don’t walk away, queen.
- Remove from heat once it hits pudding-level drama.
- Pour evenly into four ramekins and let them cool slightly.
- Pop them in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle a thin sugar layer on each.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and snappy.
- No torch? Broil for 2–3 minutes, watching like your mascara depends on it.
- Let cool a few minutes before diving in, sugar crust first.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving, % Daily Value)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Potassium: 9%
- Phosphorus: 5%
Extra Notes & Tips for Flavor Drama
- Use espresso for a deeper coffee hit that pairs beautifully with the sugar crust.
- Add a splash of coffee liqueur (vegan-friendly) to level up the flavor.
- Want it extra thick? Increase cornstarch by a half tablespoon.
- For a mocha twist, toss in 1 tsp cocoa powder to the mix.
- Let the sugar crust cool for a minute before cracking—tension builds flavor, darling.
This is elegance in a ramekin, caffeine in a tuxedo, and dessert that knows she’s better than pudding. Go forth and brûlée.
