So my husband absolutely LOVES creme brulee. He scans every restaurant dessert menu and tries as many as he can. He appreciates straight forward, no added flavors, colors or decorations creme brulee. I have made traditional versions, but I am horrified by the amount of calories and fat present in that tiny dish. I can't enjoy a dessert if I know that the only ingredients are heavy cream, eggs and sugar. So I decided to come up with a less fattening version. I consider it cheating because there is no cooking or skill involved. However, I have managed to trick my husband into thinking these were the real thing more than once. To get the full effect you will need a pastry torch. I found mine in a creme brulee kit at my local Target store.
Cheater's Creme Brulee
1 box vanilla instant pudding
2 cups milk
4 T white sugar
1. Whisk milk into pudding mix until smooth.
2. Divide evenly between 4 ramekins.
3. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, until set.
4. Just before serving sprinkle 1 T of sugar evenly over the top of each ramekin.
5. Use a pastry torch to brown the sugar.
6. Allow to cool so a crispy sugar crust forms.
7. Enjoy.
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