Vegan Crème Brûlée

This delicious vegan crème brûlée consists of a rich and creamy vanilla custard topped with a crispy caramel layer! Plant-based, egg-free, and just 8 ingredients!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp potato starch
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp agar agar powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean)
• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 4-5 tbsp light brown sugar (or white sugar)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare five 4-oz porcelain ramekins.
2. 2To a medium saucepan, add the almond milk, coconut milk, sugar, potato starch, cornstarch, agar agar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the starches are fully combined with the milk.
3. 3Add the vegan butter and heat over medium heat, constantly whisking until it comes to a simmer and starts to thicken about 4 minutes.
4. 4Once the milk has thickened, immediately divide it between the ramekins and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
5. 5For the crispy caramel topping: sprinkle about one tablespoon of light brown sugar (or regular white sugar) on top of each ramekin. Use your finger to spread it into an even layer.
6. 6Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar: hold the torch 2-3 inches away from the ramekins and use a circular motion to caramelize the sugar evenly. The longer you torch it, the darker the caramel will be. Note: Be careful not to caramelize it for too long, or it will become bitter.
7. 7Let the caramel harden for 1-2 minutes, and serve the crème brûlée immediately!