French · medium · 40 min · serves 4
How to make crème brûlée vegan
Short answer
Replace egg yolks, cream with cornflour + turmeric, coconut cream + oat cream. The method is unchanged and takes about 40 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Egg yolks
- Cream
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Egg yolks | Cornflour + turmeric | Sets and colours |
| Cream | Coconut cream + oat cream | Rich but not too coconutty |
Method
- 1Warm coconut and oat cream with vanilla and a pinch of turmeric.
- 2Whisk in cornflour slurry and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
- 3Pour into ramekins and chill 4 hours until firm.
- 4Sprinkle a thin, even layer of caster sugar over each.
- 5Blowtorch until deep amber and serve within 20 minutes.
The one thing people get wrong
The custard must be fully cold and firm before torching, or the sugar sinks.
Frequently asked questions
- Can crème brûlée be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace egg yolks, cream with cornflour + turmeric, coconut cream + oat cream. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 40 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing crème brûlée?
- The custard must be fully cold and firm before torching, or the sugar sinks.
- How long does vegan crème brûlée take?
- About 40 minutes for 4 servings — a medium recipe.
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