Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

[Anonymous]

I've worked with this recipe a few times and I always undercook it. It says to do a 325 degree water bath for 30-40 minutes, and I'm still dealing with wiggle after an hour! I just give up. Does the recipe use too much milk? Not enough egg? It has 5 stars and the website has a good rep.....I follow the recipe to a tee!

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/creme-brulee/

[Anonymous]

Maybe your oven temp is off. Just bake it longer.
Do you temper it first? Get a thermometer to test center temp.

[Anonymous]

It's not cooked all the way. Keep baking it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe your oven temp is off. Just bake it longer.
Do you temper it first? Get a thermometer to test center temp.

Yes it was over 200 degrees inside by the time I took it out. The recipe says 170.

[Anonymous]

I’ve had a similar issue, and i solved it by cooking the mixture longer before it goes in the ramekins. Perhaps the cream isn’t hot enough to properly cook the eggs? You could always throw it over a double boiler for a min or two after combining and whisk it until it thickens up slightly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had a similar issue, and i solved it by cooking the mixture longer before it goes in the ramekins. Perhaps the cream isn’t hot enough to properly cook the eggs? You could always throw it over a double boiler for a min or two after combining and whisk it until it thickens up slightly.

Interesting, I’ll try this. It tasted damn good though. -OP