Citrus crème brûlée

Oct 06, 2023, updated Jun 02, 2025

Chef Kane Pollard has reinvented some of the seminal recipes he was taught as an apprentice and this creme brulee has a gorgeous citrus twist.

Citrus crème brûlée
serves 4

270g cream
180g milk
90g egg yolks
60g brown sugar
2 citrus of choice, zested and segmented

Place cream, milk and zest into pot and bring to a simmer. Whisk yolks and brown sugar together in a large bowl. Slowly pour cream into the yolk and sugar mix while continuously whisking. Strain mixture through a fine sieve, then portion into bowls at 120ml each. Bake in oven with low fan at 110C for 35-40 minutes until custard has just set. Place in the fridge and allow to chill for minimum 2 hours.

To finish, gently spread 2 teaspoons of caster sugar on top of each custard. Blowtorch or place under a high grill until sugar turns to toffee. Top with citrus segments.

 

This recipe first appeared in the August 2023 issue of SALIFE magazine.

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