Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 21:47     Subject: Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

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
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 17:19     Subject: Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

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
Post 02/21/2025 17:06     Subject: Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

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
Post 02/21/2025 14:07     Subject: Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

It's not cooked all the way. Keep baking it.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 13:40     Subject: Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

Maybe your oven temp is off. Just bake it longer.
Do you temper it first? Get a thermometer to test center temp.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 13:33     Subject: Why doesn't my creme brûlée settle?

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/